Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Focus Staff is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Hickory, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Step Down setting.

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 01/19/2026

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Benefits for Travel Step Down RNs:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Licensure reimbursement
• Travel reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive pay
• Referral bonus
• Holiday bonus

Requirements:

• 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
• Valid NC RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS
• Eligible to work in the United States

About Focus Staff:

Focus Staff is a traveler-first nurse and healthcare staffing agency! We prioritize the needs of our travelers, giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love, explore the country and do what you do best, help others.

Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!

All-Star Status:

• Dallas 100 (Multiple Years in a Row)
• Inc. 5000
• Middle Market 50
• Certified by The Joint Commission
• Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction 2022
• Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2022
• Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms 2017

If you’re seeking a Travel Step Down Nurse position in Hickory, NC and are looking to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you’re seeking travel assignments, PR or permanent positions.

We Offer:

• Immediate Openings
• Weekly Pay through Direct Deposits
• Flexible Schedules
• Day and Night Shifts Available
• Competitive Compensation
• Guaranteed Hours (based on employer)
• Travel Assistance
• Dedicated/Responsive Recruiters
• Day One Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Generous Housing Stipend
• 24/7 Support
• Company Provided Housing Options
• Referral Bonus ($600)
• Loyalty Bonus ($1,200)
• Discounts/Coupons to Hotels
• Access to Jobs in all 50 States
• Painless Credentialing Process
• U.S.A.-based Company
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Joint Commission Certified
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Pet-Friendly
• Access to Discounts, Rewards, and more

Other Information:

Job Title: Travel Step Down Nurse

Employment Time: Contract/Travel

Date Posted: 01/03/2026 01:25:27 PM

Valid Through: 04/20/2026

Job City: Hickory

Job State: NC

Job Country: USA

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Job ID: a0xVt00000FwLHyIAN

Hiring Organization: Focus Staff

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

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Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt00000FwLHyIAN. 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 STEP RN - Step Down Registered Nurse

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