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Job description
Wellspring Nurse Source 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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 17 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)nn
Job Details
nWe are seeking a skilled Stepdown Registered Nurse to join our Progressive Care Unit team. This position is a night shift role with 12-hour shifts, requiring availability for every other weekend. The nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients in a cardiac stepdown setting.
Unit Information
n Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)
Patient Ratios: 1 to 5
Number of Beds: 44 beds, including 8 semi-private rooms
Common Diagnoses: Post-operative CABG, cardiovascular surgeries, CHF, atrial fibrillation, and various cardiac procedures
n Responsibilities
nThe Stepdown Registered Nurse will be responsible for:
n Monitoring patients and interpreting cardiac strips.
Administering medications and IV therapies, including but not limited to Cardizem, amiodarone, and dobutamine.
Managing patients on BiPap and CPAP, including high-flow oxygen.
Working collaboratively with a charge nurse and utilizing a 24/7 hospitalist or intensivist team.
Providing patient and family education regarding diagnoses and treatments.
Participating in patient rounds and contributing to care planning.
n Qualifications
n Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care Stepdown setting.
Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS.
Ability to float to ICU but will only care for stepdown patients unless ICU experience is noted.
Experience with high-acuity cardiac patients preferred.
n Orientation and Training
nNew employees will undergo three shifts of floor-specific orientation to ensure familiarity with unit protocols and procedures.
Dress Code and Appearance
nAll staff must adhere to the dress code, which includes:
n Natural-colored hair.
No artificial nails or shellac on nails.
No facial piercings or visible tattoos.
n Additional Notes
nCandidates should be prepared for a fast-paced environment with a high turnover of patients. Average daily census ranges from 32 to 38 patients, with admissions and discharges occurring frequently throughout shifts.
Flexibility around holidays and attendance is essential.
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.
Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.
We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.
If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.
Worksite address
albany, GA, 31701, US
Who can apply
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