Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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: ASAP

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Shelby, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel RN opportunity in Shelby, NC (zip code 28150). We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team at a Level 3 Trauma Center and Certified Chest Pain/Stroke Center. This travel nursing job offers competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and the chance to explore North Carolina healthcare while making a difference in patient lives.

PCU RN Job Details – North Carolina Healthcare Jobs

Location: Shelby, NC 28150 (Cleveland County)

Facility: 32-bed Progressive Care Unit, Level 3 Trauma Center

Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse

Assignment Length: 13 weeks (8/25/2025 – 11/22/2025)

Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hours/week

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1570–$1680

Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

Holiday Coverage: 75% of holidays during contract

Scrub Color: Navy

Free Parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active RN license (Registered Nurse)

Minimum 18 months of recent Progressive Care Unit RN experience

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Proficiency in tracheostomies, cardiac drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care, and central line management

Ability to float within the region and scope of practice

EPIC EMR experience preferred

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care for individuals with CHF, dysrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, abdominal illnesses, respiratory conditions, diabetes, kidney injury, and substance withdrawal

Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; administer cardiac drips

Perform wound care, manage chest tubes, central lines, and blood product administration

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams including CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomists, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists

Document patient care using EPIC EMR; utilize Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors

Float to other nursing units within the region as needed

Participate in departmental orientation and ongoing clinical training

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #396097. 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: PCU

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

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