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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Wilmington, NC

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Wilmington, North Carolina (zip code 28401). This travel nursing contract offers experienced cardiac telemetry RNs the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a top-rated healthcare facility. Wilmington is a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, historic downtown, and welcoming healthcare community—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, NC (zip 28401) – North Carolina nursing jobs
• Unit: Cardiac Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (option to extend)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (flexible)
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 (surgical step down), 1:5-6 (lower acuity)
• Scrubs: Navy
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1700-$1750/week

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac floor or progressive care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or Compact State (required at start)
• BLS & ACLS certifications (required)
• NIHSS certification (required)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Required skills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Dysrhythmia Interpretation & Management, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Cardiac drips (titration and non-titration), Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac), External CPAP/BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management
• Preferred: Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, Charge nurse experience

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac and vascular diagnoses (atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, post-cardiac surgery)
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage cardiac drips, and perform sheath removal
• Assist with procedures including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure), VATS, and vascular surgeries
• Operate specialized equipment: Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires
• Document patient care using EPIC; manage medications via Pyxis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Float to other hospital units as needed based on skill set and census
• Participate in disaster response teams (Storm/Hurricane Team) as required

Experience the best of North Carolina nursing jobs in Wilmington while making a difference as a Progressive Care Unit RN. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

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 Job ID #431452. 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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