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PCU Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit | Athens, GA | Contract Quick Look Weekly Gross
$1,728 - $1,819
Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 12 weeks Join our team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Athens, GA, and make a difference in the lives of patients in a leading acute-care hospital. We are seeking dedicated RNs with a passion for providing high-quality care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step Down setting. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, ranging from adults to geriatrics.
Minimum
2 years; 1st Timers are accepted. Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics. Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS.
General Skills and Work Setting
The unit admits patients from CICU, MSICU, acute care floors, and ED. You will care for patients post-op CABG, thoracic surgeries, vascular surgeries, respiratory failure with multiple treatment modalities (except invasive mechanical ventilation), cardiac arrhythmias, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, metabolic disorders, renal failure, GI disorders, hypertensive emergencies, sepsis, and neuro disorders. Ratio / Census: 1:3-4; 32 Bed unit with an average daily census of 21.
Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, AirVo, BiPap, CPAP. Scrub Color: Navy Blue. RTO: MAX 7 days.
Weekends: Every other weekend unless specified elsewhere. Floating: Yes, within facility/scope of practice as needed. Call
None. Holidays: If one major holiday falls in your assignment period, you are expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in your assignment period, you are expected to work both.
If three major holidays fall in your assignment period, you are expected to work two of the holidays. Major Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day. Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time, the push back is 2 weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.
Aya Offer: Once the candidate has signed and confirmation has been sent, the manager has 48 hours to review the profile/confirmation and determine if the unit/schedule/expertise fit. Aya Offer is only available if clinical pass within RTO guidelines and meets specific facility requirements. Locals Accepted - Same Rate.
Please Note: The number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours is determined by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment; 10 hours for a 10-week assignment). GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a dedicated team, apply now!