Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,766 per week in Macon, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Macon
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Macon, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,766 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/9/2026 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 Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: 2 years PCU RN experience required License: Required License Certifications: NIHSS, BLS, ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred but not required; BCR competency required Must-Have: Trach care Chest tube management PIV starts Knowledge of glucommander Insulin drips Heparin drips Monitoring and management of invasive lines, including arterial lines and central venous lines Supervision of telemetry monitoring Description: The RN will work in a Progressive Care Unit with a focus on step-down ICU patients. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, hypotension, hypertension, stroke, pneumonia, cancer, ARDS, and overdoses. The nurse will manage patient care for chronic home ventilators with static vent settings. Patient ratios are RN: 1:3-4, with CNA support available. CNA duties include assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, ambulating, turning patients, and transporting patients. Unit support includes a unit secretary on duty during specific hours and phlebotomy services primarily from blood collection staff. The RN will be responsible for assisting in a variety of bedside procedures including chest tube placement and tracheostomy. The hospital has respiratory therapy and hospitalist services available 24/7. There is central telemetry monitoring in place along with the use of an electronic medical record system. Nurses will work one shift on each major holiday and will participate in weekend rotation as required. The unit culture emphasizes teamwork in a busy environment. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29212292EXPTEMP

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