Travel Neuro PCU RN - $2,038 per week

American Traveler
  • Hickory, NC
  • $2,038 Per Week
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Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2 years of experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

  • Work in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit (5th floor) of a 355-bed hospital
  • Specialty focus on PCU, neuro medical strokes, neuro-ortho surgeries, and overflow telemetry and medical patients
  • Adult and geriatric patient population
  • 20-bed unit with 5:1 patient ratios
  • Uses Cerner EHR
  • Common diagnoses include stable post-stroke, stable neuro surgery patients, telemetry patients, and medical patients
  • 13-week assignment on 7p-7a night shift
  • Every other weekend required
  • Floating required to Medical, Telemetry, and Neuro units
  • No call requirements

Requirements

  • Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
  • AHA certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

Additional Information

  • Provide nursing care to stable post-stroke and neuro surgery patients along with telemetry and medical patients
  • Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
  • No previous permanent staff employment at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
  • Cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
  • Must start on one of the facility's designated orientation dates

American Traveler Job ID #P-738680. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationHickory, NC

Skills

  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Cernerunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Geriatricsunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Medical Record Systemunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Orthopedicsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Telemetryunmatched

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