Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,890 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Monroe, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Monroe, NC (zip code 28112). Join a leading healthcare facility and provide expert clinical support to patients with complex medical needs. Monroe offers a welcoming community, proximity to Charlotte, and scenic parks—making it a top destination for North Carolina nursing jobs.

PCU RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Monroe, North Carolina 28112
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Facility Size: 174 licensed beds
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/13/2025 – End: 1/10/2026)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Expectations: Work 75% of holidays
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570–$1680

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele or PCU RN experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Strong PCU nursing skills: cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, chest tube management, IV therapy
• Ability to float to other healthcare units or facilities in the region as needed

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients with diagnoses including stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, GI disorders, liver failure, and renal conditions
• Manage critical care drips (Insulin, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin) and blood products
• Perform and manage procedures: PIV starts, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, Foley), and PCA pumps
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to emergencies appropriately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, intensivists
• Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training to maintain high standards of patient care

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Monroe, North Carolina, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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:www.ghrhealthcare.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. 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 #409451. 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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