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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareCumming, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Cumming, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$42.78
Weekly
$1,540
Yearly (full-time)
$80,080
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $42.78/hour — 5% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit Contract in Cumming, Georgia

Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Cumming, Georgia. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced PCU, step-down, or intermediate care nurse who is confident caring for patients requiring higher-acuity monitoring and treatment. Enjoy an on-site hospital opportunity in North Georgia with convenient access to the greater Atlanta area and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Cumming, Georgia
  • Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500–$1,580
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 23, 2027
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; schedule may vary
  • Shifts per Week: 3
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Position Type: On-site hospital nursing job

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
  • At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit, step-down, or intermediate care nursing experience
  • Experience caring for patients requiring higher-acuity monitoring outside of the intensive care setting
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Ability to work scheduled 12-hour day shifts in an on-site hospital environment

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Progressive Care Unit setting
  • Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and respond promptly to clinical needs
  • Monitor patients requiring intermediate-level care, including cardiac and other continuous assessments as indicated
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery expectations
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
  • Support a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Cumming, Georgia, and join a dedicated healthcare team in North Georgia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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