PCU Travel Nurse Job in Augusta, GA | Nights (3x12)
Doctors Hospital Augusta
Augusta, GA
Open
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Augusta, GA
Weekly Pay
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$1,729
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Augusta, Georgia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Doctors Hospital Augusta. This role pays $1,729 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Doctors Hospital Augusta
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Location: Augusta, GA 30909 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Georgia and national regulatory bodies.
Doctors Hospital Augusta — Augusta, GA
Augusta, GA
Doctors Hospital of Augusta combines general acute care with the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, a major part of its clinical setting.
- The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care and Level II trauma services, alongside cardiac catheterization for patients needing heart attack evaluation and treatment. Read More
- The burn center treats adults and children and includes intensive care beds and dedicated operating rooms. Care covers thermal, chemical, electrical and inhalation injuries.
- Surgical services include joint replacements, minimally invasive spinal fusion, robotic thoracic procedures and bariatric surgery, supporting a range of postoperative patient populations.
- Cardiovascular care extends beyond emergency treatment to heart failure, arrhythmias and peripheral artery disease, with both medical evaluation and procedural treatment options.
- Maternity care includes maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies, labor and delivery, C-section operating rooms within the women's unit and a Level II NICU.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Augusta, GA
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What makes Doctors Hospital of Augusta a distinctive assignment for travel nurses?
The hospital combines Level II trauma and general acute care with the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, one of its defining specialty programs. Travelers may see serious injuries, burn patients, surgical cases, cardiac patients, and high-risk maternity populations.
What should burn and critical-care nurses know about Doctors Hospital of Augusta?
The burn center treats adults and children and includes dedicated intensive-care beds and operating rooms for thermal, chemical, electrical, and inhalation injuries. Burn, ICU, OR, and wound-care travelers may follow patients through acute stabilization, surgery, and recovery.
Which other specialty programs may shape RN assignments at Doctors Hospital?
The hospital offers cardiac catheterization and cardiovascular care, orthopedic and spine surgery, bariatric and robotic procedures, maternal-fetal medicine, and a Level II NICU. That supports assignments across cardiac, surgical, and women's and children's services.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in Augusta
- Review Georgia nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Georgia salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the Travel Nursing Housing Center to plan your stay.
Explore Augusta, GA
Augusta, GA sits along the Savannah River and supports one of Georgia’s largest regional healthcare networks. Augusta University Medical Center and Wellstar MCG Health manage much of the area’s patient flow, particularly across intensive care units and surgical suites. Interstate 20 links Augusta with surrounding communities, making assignments accessible throughout the region. Evans, Grovetown, and Martinez often serve as residential bases for clinicians working shifts in Augusta. Augusta Regional Airport simplifies arrivals and departures for clinicians moving between contracts. The Augusta Riverwalk and canal paths offer an easy place to reset after long hospital rotations.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Augusta, GA · $1,729 /wk