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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown Travel Assignment in Albany, GA

Travel RN opportunity in Albany, Georgia 31701: join a cardiac Progressive Care Unit and provide high-acuity stepdown nursing care in a fast-paced, collaborative acute care setting.

Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown team as a Registered Nurse in Albany, Georgia (31701). This travel nursing job offers the chance to care for a high-acuity patient population in a busy Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with strong support from respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and in-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and enjoy caring for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients, this could be a great fit for you.

Albany offers a welcoming Southwest Georgia setting with a friendly community atmosphere, easy access to regional amenities, and a convenient location for nurses who enjoy both city access and a relaxed pace of life.

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown / Cardiac PCU
• Setting: Acute care cardiac stepdown unit
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Albany, GA 31701
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Duration: 17 weeks
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,860 - $1,960
• Openings: 6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Charting System: Meditech
• Orientation: 3 shifts
• Floating: May float to ICU for stepdown patients; ICU experience preferred if taking ICU-level assignments

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent stepdown or Progressive Care Unit experience in an acute care setting
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for submission
• Current BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Comfort working with cardiac and cardiothoracic patient populations
• Must be flexible with holidays and holiday scheduling needs
• Must be willing to float as needed within scope
• Professional appearance and adherence to unit dress code standards

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a cardiac Progressive Care / Stepdown unit
• Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as CABG, CHF, atrial fibrillation with RVR, vascular procedures, thoracotomy, TAVS, EVARs, AAA repairs, stents, pacemakers, and more
• Administer and titrate cardiac-related drips as ordered
• Assess telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Care for patients requiring non-invasive respiratory support such as BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen
• Collaborate closely with the care team to support efficient admissions, discharges, and rapid patient turnover
• Provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, attendance, and patient safety
• Assist with procedures and unit tasks as needed, including support with chest tubes and pacing wire management when trained

Apply now for this travel RN job in Albany, Georgia and join a supportive cardiac stepdown team today.

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.