PCU Travel Nurse Job in Cumming, GA | Days (3x12)
Northside Hospital - Forsyth
Cumming, GA
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Cumming, GA
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$1,733
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Cumming, Georgia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Northside Hospital - Forsyth. This role pays $1,733 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Northside Hospital - Forsyth
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Location: Cumming, GA 30041 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
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.
Northside Hospital Forsyth — Cumming, GA
Cumming, GA
Northside Hospital Forsyth is the system's fast-growing Forsyth County campus — a 407-bed hospital north of Atlanta strong in maternity, cancer, cardiac, and surgical care.
- A Heart & Vascular Institute with an on-site cardiac catheterization lab and PCI, plus interventional, nuclear, and echocardiography services, anchoring cardiac and telemetry nursing. Read More
- A large maternity and newborn-care program — with a Level III NICU — within a Northside system recognized nationally for maternity care, giving L&D, mother-baby, and newborn RNs strong obstetric exposure.
- An on-campus Northside Hospital Cancer Institute radiation oncology center and infusion services, supporting oncology nursing across breast, gynecologic, and blood-cancer programs.
- A U.S. News Best Regional Hospital (2024–25) — ranked among Georgia's top 10 — rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, and pacemaker care.
- A nonprofit Northside-system campus with orthopedics, neurosurgery, robotic and general surgery, and a stroke center. (The system's only trauma center is the separate Gwinnett campus, a Level II center — Forsyth itself is not a trauma center.)
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Cumming, 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.
Which specialties are most prominent for RNs at Northside Hospital Forsyth?
Cardiac, oncology, maternity, and neonatal care are important parts of the nursing mix at Northside Forsyth. The campus includes a cardiac cath lab and PCI services, cancer treatment programs, and a Level III NICU, giving travelers several specialty-focused assignment options.
What quality recognition shapes RN work at Northside Hospital Forsyth?
Northside Hospital Forsyth is a 2024–25 U.S. News Best Regional Hospital — ranked among Georgia's top 10 — and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, and pacemaker care. It's a 407-bed campus with strong med-surg, cardiac, and surgical volume.
What should a travel PCU RN know about the patient mix at Northside Hospital Forsyth?
Northside Hospital Forsyth is a community-and-regional hospital rather than a trauma center — the Northside system's trauma center is its separate Gwinnett campus (Level II). Forsyth's RNs focus on medical, surgical, cardiac, oncology, and maternity care for a fast-growing north-Atlanta population.
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 Cumming
- 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 Cumming, GA
Cumming, GA sits near Lake Lanier with trail access at Sawnee Mountain Preserve and fast links on State Route 400. Many travelers looking for travel RN jobs consider the city a reliable base for community roles that serve north-metro neighborhoods. Demand for travel nursing jobs holds steady as services cluster along main corridors, keeping errands close to housing. Popular nearby areas for travelers include Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Gainesville. In Georgia, proximity to lake recreation and a defined highway spine lets clinicians coordinate shifts, groceries, and downtime without cross-metro drives.
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 · Cumming, GA · $1,733 /wk