Travel Progressive Care Unit RN (Cardiac Stepdown)

Company: ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 17 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel RN Position Job Notes: Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2 years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity: /n RN - PCU Stepdown /n/n Job Details: /n • Work 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 6:45 PM or 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM /n• Every other weekend requirement /n• Must live 75 miles from facility to qualify /n• Minimum 2 full years PCU/Stepdown experience in large hospital setting required /n• One successful travel assignment required - no first-time travelers /n• Floor-specific orientation includes 3 shifts /n• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS preferred /n• Must be flexible to work holidays and days around holidays as needed /n• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5 with 44-bed unit capacity /n• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitors /n• Experience with cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, and others /n• Work with BiPap, CPAP, vapotherm, and high flow oxygen (no full ventilators) /n• Float to ICU for stepdown patients only unless ICU experience documented /n• Care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients including CABG, thoracotomy, EVARS, and other cardiovascular procedures /n• Handle fast room turnover with average census of 32-38 patients and 12-16 admissions/discharges per shift /n• Dress code requirements: Caribbean blue scrubs, natural colored hair, no fake nails or shellac, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos /n• Use MEDITECH electronic medical record system /n/n Facility: /n This healthcare facility features a comprehensive 44-bed cardiac stepdown unit with two specialized areas: one focused on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients, and another for smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients. The facility maintains 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, pharmacy services, and specialized teams including PICC and IV teams. The organization emphasizes cardiac care excellence with advanced monitoring capabilities and comprehensive post-operative cardiac surgery services. /n/n Location: /n Albany, GA /n Albany offers a welcoming community atmosphere in southwest Georgia with a population of 80,000, providing small-town charm while maintaining access to larger metropolitan areas. The city's strategic location places it within driving distance of Atlanta (175 miles), Tallahassee (88 miles), and beautiful Shell Point Beach, Florida (134 miles), offering diverse recreational and cultural opportunities. Adex Job ID 1044251. 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 ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits - Referral bonus

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