Travel PCU RN - $2,059 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• 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: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 18 months of PCU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the 4E Progressive Care Unit of a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma teaching-exempt hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center certifications
• 32-bed unit caring for patients not requiring mechanical ventilation, including CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain workup, stroke, abdominal illness, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, and IVDA cases
• RN to patient ratio typically 1:4, up to 1:5 depending on acuity
• CNA ratio of 1:12 on days and 1:16 on nights
• Telemetry monitoring available at bedside and nurses station
• Supported by CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage 24/7
• Daytime HUC/receptionist support
• EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors used
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week on a 6-week cycle
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Low census call possible, with call-back up to 3a for nights and 3p for days

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience required
• Experience with tracheostomy care, cardiac drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to progressive care patients with diverse acute diagnoses
• Participate in NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Work 75% of holidays as assigned
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays, with any unmet contracted hours added to the end of the assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture described as family oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position there
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-759738. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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