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 travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) position in Shelby, NC (zip code 28150). Join a leading healthcare team at a modern hospital, certified as a Chest Pain and Stroke Center, offering 241 licensed beds. Shelby is known for its welcoming community, affordable living, and access to the scenic North Carolina foothills—making it a top destination for North Carolina nursing jobs.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Shelby, North Carolina 28150
• Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 32 beds
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 9/8/2025 – End: 12/6/2025)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hours/week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• 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 RN license (Registered Nurse)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Progressive Care Unit RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Expertise in cardiac rhythm interpretation, cardiac gtt, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, blood product administration, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management
• Experience with EMR (EPIC), Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Ability to float within Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to PCU patients with CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain, stroke, abdominal illnesses, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, and more
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 (occasionally 1:5 based on acuity)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams including CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Monitor telemetry at bedside and nurses station
• Float to regional healthcare facilities as needed
• Attend facility and unit orientation (NEO and 2 days departmental)
• Comply with scheduling cycles and approved time off policies

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Shelby, North Carolina!

Benefits

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:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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 #396171. 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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