PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | Milledgeville, Georgia

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Job Description

Provide advanced nursing care for critically ill patients in a 10-bed Stepdown PCU unit, specializing in complex medical conditions and acute care management. This contract role is based in Milledgeville, GA, at a large teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma Designation and comprehensive specialty centers including Chest Pain and Stroke.

Location Overview:
Milledgeville is a city rich in history and southern charm, offering a welcoming community and scenic surroundings. The hospital campus provides convenient free parking and a professional work environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Care for Stepdown ICU patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, DKA, and ARDS.
• Manage and monitor invasive lines including arterial and central venous lines.
• Administer and titrate drips (insulin, heparin) and manage ventilated patients with stable settings.
• Perform trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and assist with bedside procedures such as chest tube and PEG tube placement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including CNA support, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7.
• Utilize EMR systems (EPIC) and specialized equipment such as Alaris IV pumps and Phillip monitors.
• Participate in weekend rotations and work 12-hour shifts with holiday coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in a PCU or Stepdown setting.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; CCRN preferred but not required.
• Competency in EKG interpretation with Basic Cardiac Rhythm understanding; will complete a skills exam.
• Proficient in invasive monitoring and critical care nursing duties.
• Comfortable working in a busy unit environment with a strong team culture.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts (7 AM7 PM or 7 PM7 AM)
• Weekend rotation: approximately 5-6 weekends per 6-week cycle
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday shifts required as per schedule

This position is ideal for nurses seeking a challenging Stepdown role within a top-tier trauma and teaching hospital setting. The assignment is open to first-time travel nurses and requires flexibility to adapt to a dynamic clinical environment.

Apply now to advance your critical care skills in a supportive and fast-paced Stepdown unit. This contract offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute expertly to improved patient outcomes while experiencing life in Milledgeville, GA.