Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel Nursing Opportunity in Shelby, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Shelby, NC (zip code 28150). This travel RN job offers 12-hour night shifts in a modern, family-oriented hospital, providing excellent clinical support and advanced healthcare resources. Shelby, North Carolina, is known for its welcoming community, scenic parks, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a top destination for North Carolina nursing jobs.

• Location: Shelby, North Carolina 28150
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – 32 beds
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Start Date: October 6, 2025
• End Date: January 3, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00pm – 7:00am)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1570 - $1680
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: 75% of holidays during contract
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free onsite

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state
• Minimum 18 months of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Clinical skills in tracheostomy care, cardiac drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, blood product administration, wound care, and central line management
• Ability to float within region and scope of practice (including Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, Central Division)
• Experience with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors preferred

• Provide high-quality nursing care to PCU patients with diagnoses such as CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain, stroke, abdominal illnesses, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, and more
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage cardiac drips and advanced therapies
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and manage central lines and chest tubes
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Float to other nursing units or facilities within the region as needed
• Participate in facility and departmental orientation
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Shelby, NC and discover a rewarding travel nursing job in North Carolina!

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GHR Healthcare Job  # . 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

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