PCU Registered Nurse Job in Albany, GA

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is seeking an RN for our 44-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Albany, Georgia. This is a travel position offering 3x12-hour day shifts with a 119-day contract beginning May 11, 2026. You'll earn $2,181.24 weekly.

Role Overview

You will provide direct patient care on our cardiac stepdown unit, managing a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Your patients include post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients, CHF cases, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and those recovering from various cardiac procedures. You'll experience fast-paced care with 12–16 admissions and discharges per shift on busy days.

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM or 6:45 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Flexibility required for holiday and holiday-adjacent scheduling
• Floor-specific orientation: 3 shifts provided

Required Experience & Certifications

• 2 years of stepdown experience in an acute care setting
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips on Phillips monitors
• Experience with cardiac drips: Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, and others
• Competency with BiPap, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen systems (non-ventilator)
• MEDITECH charting system experience

Additional Expectations

• You must live 75+ miles from the facility; driver's license verification required
• Willingness to float to ICU for stepdown patients or assist with tasks if ICU experience is available
• Dress code: Caribbean blue scrubs, natural hair color, no fake nails, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos
• Cancellation policy allows 12 hours off every 2 weeks

This role is ideal for an RN seeking a structured stepdown environment with cardiac specialty focus and manageable patient ratios.