Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,894 per week in Macon, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Macon
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Macon, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,894 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Macon, Georgia, 31201! Job Title: RN - PCU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 2 years PCU RN experience License: Valid RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: CCRN preferred, EKG competency exam required Description: The RN in the Progressive Care Unit will provide care for step-down ICU patients. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, hypotension, hypertension, stroke, pneumonia, cancer, ARDS, and overdoses. Patients will be step downs from ICU and ER admissions. The patient population may include those on chronic home ventilators with static vent settings. The nurse-patient ratio is approximately 1:3-4. Certified Nursing Assistants will assist with vital signs, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, ambulating, turning patients, hourly rounding, and transporting patients as needed. The unit has a reception staff member during the day and a house-wide call secretary at night. Laboratory draws will primarily be done by nurses, with select draws by a central vascular lab team. Resource nurses are available for support, including discharge planning. Respiratory therapy and hospitalist teams are present 24/7, along with intensivist services. Telemetry monitoring is managed by a central telemetry unit. The electronic medical record system is EPIC. IV pumps and medication dispensing systems will be Alaris and Pyxis, respectively. The unit is equipped with vital sign monitors, glucose stat strips, a rapid infuser, PCA pain management systems, and other specialized devices. Weekend rotation consists of 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 within a 6-week schedule. No on-call requirements exist. Holiday work includes one shift of each major holiday. Requests for time off need manager approval. The environment is described as busy, with an emphasis on teamwork. Scrub color for Registered Nurses is navy. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29212262EXPTEMP

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