Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,696–$1,792 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 2x3
• Start date: 07/19/2026
• Work setting: Neuro-focused PCU in a hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adult neuro/step-down patients, including initial assessments, vital signs, neurological checks, monitoring, and timely documentation.
• Perform neuro assessments and apply NIHSS as directed; monitor for changes and escalate per protocol.
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support telemetry and infusion therapies; respond to emergencies following ACLS protocols.
• Collaborate with neurology, physicians, case management, and other team members to develop and implement individualized care plans; facilitate safe patient transitions.
• Maintain accurate charting in EPIC; ensure HIPAA compliance and timely handoffs between shifts.
• Educate patients and families about their conditions, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and home-care needs; provide ongoing support as needed.

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license in Georgia (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in neuroscience/neuro step-down or strong med/surg experience with NIHSS and ACLS
• NIHSS must be documented in the CV packet to be considered
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Ability to work night shift on a 2x3 schedule in a hospital/neuro step-down environment
• Candidate profile must include: resume with no gaps greater than 60 days, Skills Checklist, References, Certification Card, and Nursys license verification

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• 13-week travel assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding coordination
• EPIC EMR onboarding assistance