Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Job DescriptionGHG Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/08/2026Duration: 2 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelEstimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2241.04\n\nOpportunity:\nCardiology Stepdown Unit\n\nJob Details:\n• Work 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM or 6:45 PM\n• Every other weekend requirement\n• Must work holidays and days around holidays as needed\n• 2 years stepdown experience in acute care setting required without exception\n• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5\n• 3-shift floor-specific orientation provided\n• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS preferred\n• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips system\n• Work with cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, Lasix, Bumex, heparin\n• Manage BiPap, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high flow oxygen (no full ventilators)\n• Float to ICU for stepdown patients only unless ICU experience documented\n• Prefer ability to pull pacer wires with orientation provided if needed\n• Handle fast room turnover with average census of 32-38 patients\n• May discharge and admit 12-16 patients per shift on busy days\n• Dress code: Caribbean Blue scrubs, natural colored hair, no fake nails or shellac, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos\n• Must live 75 miles from facility per radius rule\n• EMR system: Meditech\n• Common diagnoses include post-op CABG, cardiovascular surgery, CHF, AFib with RVR, chest tubes\n\nFacility:\nThis acute care facility features a 44-bed cardiology stepdown unit with both 4A and 4B sections. The 4A unit focuses on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients, while 4B handles smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients. The facility maintains 24/7 coverage with hospitalists, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services. The unit provides comprehensive cardiac care including post-operative management, telemetry monitoring, and specialized cardiac procedures with full PICC team and intensive care support available.\n\nLocation:\nAlbany, GA\nAlbany offers small-city charm with a population of 80,000 and convenient access to major metropolitan areas, located just 175 miles from Atlanta and 88 miles from Tallahassee, Florida. The location provides an excellent work-life balance with proximity to beautiful Shell Point Beach, Florida, only 134 miles away, making it perfect for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and recreational opportunities.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:\n\nNoor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.\n\nPhysicial Requirements:\n\nThis position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.GHG Healthcare Job ID #62052986. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About GHG HealthcareGlobal Healthcare Group has been a leader in international allied health and nursing professional recruitment for over 18 years.Global Healthcare Group has placed hundreds of nurses and allied health professionals across the United States. At Global Healthcare Group, we believe our success is due to the compassion, understanding, and attentiveness that go into our placement process.BenefitsReferral bonusWeekly payMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsHoliday Pay401k retirement planSick pay