Deliver direct patient care to neuro/PCU patients, including neurological assessments, monitoring, and treatment execution. Document all patient information and care plans within the EPIC electronic medical record system.
Requirements summary
Requires a current Georgia RN license and at least 2 years of experience in a neuro/PCU or step-down setting. Mandatory NIHSS documentation and EPIC experience are required or preferred.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentACLSInterdisciplinary CollaborationDirect Patient CareClinical JudgmentEPIC EMRPCU CareNeurological MonitoringNeuro NursingNIHSS DocumentationStep-down Care
Job description
Overview Registered Nurse – PCU (Neuro/Step-down) in Atlanta, GA, start date 07/06/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $1,696 to $1,843 per week, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 2x3 Nights in a hospital setting. This assignment requires specialization in neurology and step-down care, with EPIC charting and a focus on patient safety and smooth handoffs.
Key Highlights • Weekly pay
$1,696–$1,843 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift on a 2x3 schedule
Start date: 07/06/2026
Setting: hospital PCU with neuro/step-down patients
Scheduling note: no block scheduling and weekends not required
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for adults in the neuro/step-down PCU, including neuro assessments and monitoring
Perform routine and focused neurologic checks, including NIHSS assessments as part of the patient monitoring plan
Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and monitor vital signs, labs, and hemodynamic status
Recognize clinical deterioration and respond promptly; coordinate with neurology/neuro-ICU teams as needed
Document all patient care in the EPIC electronic medical record with accurate, timely charting
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan care, discharge, and patient and family education
Requirements
Active RN license to practice in Georgia; Nursys license verification
Must have NIHSS documented in CV packet to be considered
Neuro step-down experience required; strong med/surg background with NIHSS, ACLS, and some step-down exposure may be considered
Minimum 2 years of work in the specialty (neuro/step-down/PCU)
Ability to work in a hospital setting and meet assignment requirements, including night shift
Benefits
and Support
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week - 13-week travel assignment
Benefits
Extension Opportunities
Nationwide Travel Opportunities
Dedicated Assignment Support
Fast Credentialing Pathway
24/7 Recruiter Assistance
Credential Verification Resources
Night shift opportunities on a 2x3 schedule
Assignment and credentialing support with the staffing organization
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Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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