Below most Georgia travel postingsGeorgia travel postings that state pay run $1,650/week to $2,600/week, the middle half $1,800/week to $2,260/week, across 288 postings.
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring 1 year of experience and Epic charting proficiency.
Details
PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown and Cardiac Telemetry unit setting
Patient ratio of 1:4-5
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
Every other weekend required
Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
No on-call responsibilities
Epic charting system experience required
Schedule is firm with no schedule requests or alternate shift accommodations
Requirements
Active GA or Compact RN license required at time of submission
Current
certifications
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, HFNC, and tracheostomy care
Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip management and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
Experience with telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote)
Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) strongly preferred for consideration
Additional Information
Provide care for cardiac telemetry and stepdown/PCU patient population, including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and cardiovascular cases
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, which must be finalized at time of submission
No RTO can be requested during orientation week or after offer/onsite
Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
If three holidays fall during the assignment, one holiday RTO request may be considered
Travel pairs cannot be assigned to the same shift on the same unit
Former Piedmont perm/PRN/internal staff must be separated for one full year before applying as a traveler
Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not returnable to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment elsewhere before reapplying
Neighborhoods+Prospective buyers and renters often target master-planned communities like Carter Grove, an amenity-rich golf course neighborhood centered around Woodland Hills Golf Club that features traditional two-story and semicustom homes zoned for the city school system. Walkable urban living is concentrated near the historic central core in developments like South on Main, an award-winning mixed-use community offering walking access to downtown dining and shops. Established subdivisions like Cedarcrest provide neighborhood amenities such as pools, tennis courts, and golf course access, while buyers seeking newer suburban construction increasingly look along the Highway 20 corridor or toward nearby Emerson and Adairsville.
Prospective buyers and renters often target master-planned communities like Carter Grove, an amenity-rich golf course neighborhood centered around Woodland Hills Golf Club that features traditional two-story and semicustom homes zoned for the city school system. Walkable urban living is concentrated near the historic central core in developments like South on Main, an award-winning mixed-use community offering walking access to downtown dining and shops.
Established subdivisions like Cedarcrest provide neighborhood amenities such as pools, tennis courts, and golf course access, while buyers seeking newer suburban construction increasingly look along the Highway 20 corridor or toward nearby Emerson and Adairsville.
Getting around+Cartersville is linked directly to the broader northwest Georgia region and Atlanta via Interstate 75, with local traffic utilizing exits 288, 290, and 293 to access the city's commercial and downtown corridors. While intra-town travel is generally swift with average local commute times hovering around twenty-one minutes, commuting southbound toward Atlanta can be lengthy and heavily congested. Shift workers commuting into northern metro hubs or local healthcare facilities rely entirely on personal vehicles, as the area does not have a comprehensive regional rail or transit system.
Cartersville is linked directly to the broader northwest Georgia region and Atlanta via Interstate 75, with local traffic utilizing exits 288, 290, and 293 to access the city's commercial and downtown corridors. While intra-town travel is generally swift with average local commute times hovering around twenty-one minutes, commuting southbound toward Atlanta can be lengthy and heavily congested.
Shift workers commuting into northern metro hubs or local healthcare facilities rely entirely on personal vehicles, as the area does not have a comprehensive regional rail or transit system.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by Red Top Mountain State Park on the shoreline of Lake Allatoona, featuring paved shoreline trails, historic homestead sites, boat ramps, swimming, and kayaking. Hikers seeking elevation gravitate toward Pine Mountain's rugged loop trails, which lead to the city's highest overlook and connect to the Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area along the Etowah River. Additional open spaces and walking grounds are found at the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site and nearby Pine Log Wildlife Management Area.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by Red Top Mountain State Park on the shoreline of Lake Allatoona, featuring paved shoreline trails, historic homestead sites, boat ramps, swimming, and kayaking. Hikers seeking elevation gravitate toward Pine Mountain's rugged loop trails, which lead to the city's highest overlook and connect to the Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area along the Etowah River.
Additional open spaces and walking grounds are found at the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site and nearby Pine Log Wildlife Management Area.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Cartersville
Cartersville stands out in northwest Georgia as a balanced regional hub where small-town identity blends seamlessly with remarkable cultural depth. Relocating nurses will find that the city delivers significantly more physical living space than communities closer to Atlanta, with neighborhoods ranging from walkable mixed-use townhomes at South on Main to golf-and-swim master developments like Carter Grove. Nicknamed 'Museum City,' the town boasts institutions seldom found outside major metropolises, including the Booth Western Art Museum and the Tellus Science Museum, set alongside a walkable historic downtown filled with spots like Tandoori Table, 4 Way Lunch, and local bakeries. Outdoor downtime is easy to fill, whether paddling Lake Allatoona at Red Top Mountain State Park or tackling the rugged summit loops of Pine Mountain. The trade-offs center primarily on location: shift workers face car-dependent logistics via Interstate 75 exits 288 through 293, and anyone commuting toward Atlanta must contend with grueling highway traffic. However, for healthcare professionals working locally or in nearby northern suburbs who prioritize outdoor access, lower housing density, and a tight-knit community, Cartersville offers an exceptionally high quality of everyday living.
