Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler 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:
  
  10/05/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Work in a 32-bed Progressive Care Unit within a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain workup, stroke, abdominal illness/infection, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, and IVDA cases not requiring mechanical ventilation
• RN to patient ratio is typically 1:4, with possible increase to 1:5 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shift schedule from , totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Possibility of low census call-back, up to 3am for night shift
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Daytime receptionist/HUC support available

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

• Provide direct nursing care to progressive care patients including telemetry monitoring at bedside and nurses station
• Family-oriented unit culture
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available onsite
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Schedule cycle runs every 6 weeks
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees who worked a permanent position within the health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before eligibility

American Traveler Job  #P-741675. 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

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.