Travel Progressive Care Unit Cardiac Step-Down RN - $2,181 per week

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 : 12 / 15 / 2025 Duration : 17 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Opportunity : RN - PCU Stepdown Job Details :

• Work 12-hour shifts starting at 6 : 45 AM or 6 : 45 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• 3-shift floor specific orientation provided
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 5 on a 44-bed cardiology stepdown unit
• Must have 2 years of stepdown experience in an acute care setting (required without exception)
• Must live at least 75 miles from facility address on driver's license
• Required certifications : ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitoring system
• Work with various cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, and others
• Manage patients with BiPap, CPAP, vapotherm, and high flow oxygen (no full ventilators)
• Care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients including CABG, cardiovascular procedures, and cardiac device insertions
• Handle fast room turnover with average census of 32-38 patients and 12-16 admissions / discharges per busy shift
• Float to ICU for stepdown patients only (unless ICU experience documented)
• Must be flexible to work holidays and days around holidays as needed
• Dress code : Caribbean blue scrubs, natural hair color only, no fake nails / shellac, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos
• Electronic medical record system : MEDITECH 6.1
• 12-hour cancellation policy every 2 weeks Facility : This acute care hospital features a specialized 44-bed cardiology stepdown unit that provides comprehensive cardiac care services. The facility maintains 24 / 7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, pharmacy services, and PICC team support. The cardiology unit is divided into two sections focusing on different levels of cardiac care, from post-operative cardiovascular surgery to cardiac medical management, providing a dynamic and challenging environment for cardiac nursing specialists. Location : Albany, GA Albany offers small-city charm with a population of 80,000 while providing convenient access to major metropolitan areas and beautiful coastal destinations. Located 175 miles from Atlanta and just 88 miles from Tallahassee, FL, with Shell Point Beach only 134 miles away, Albany provides an ideal location for those seeking southern hospitality with easy access to both urban amenities and stunning Gulf Coast beaches. Adex Job ID 1012500. 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