PCU Float RN Job in Augusta, GA

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PCU float pool position. You will work three 12-hour night shifts per week across Progressive Care, Med-Surg, and Med-Surg/Telemetry units, caring for adult and geriatric patient populations.

Position Details

• Float pool requiring flexibility across PCU, MS, and MS/Tele units
• Patient ratios: 1:4–5 in PCU; 1:5–6 in MS and MS/Tele
• Every other weekend required (approximately 6 weekends per 13-week contract)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required for major holidays within your assignment period
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off per contract; all requests must be finalized at submission
• Navy blue scrubs required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; first-time travelers welcome
• Georgia or Compact nursing license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic charting system experience; Pyxis and SBAR proficiency
• Ability to independently perform vital sign checks and blood glucose monitoring

Required Skills

• Cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Blood product and heparin administration
• IV insulin protocols
• BiPAP and CPAP management
• Wound care and peripheral/central line management

What We Offer

• Weekly pay: $1,916
• 84-day assignment beginning November 9, 2026
• 24 hours of onboarding orientation
• Interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Previous charge nurse and community hospital experience are preferred. You must be comfortable with independent clinical judgment and collaborative care delivery in a busy hospital setting.