Progressive Care Unit RN
Kings Mountain, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience, ACLS, and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 58-bed community hospital with a 33-bed PCU/Medical unit (2N Medical)
• No trauma designation
• Patient population includes stroke R/O, pneumonia, cellulitis, failure to thrive, altered mental status, chest pain R/O, atrial fibrillation, and COPD
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–1:6
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips, with remote monitoring support at a central bunker
• Common procedures include trach care, cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, blood product administration, wound care, and central line management
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — do not apply if not agreeable to multi-facility floating
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of PCU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in trach care, cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, blood product administration, 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 past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC on most day shifts, a charge nurse typically without patient assignment, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy 24/7, and hospitalist coverage 24/7 (in-person and virtual)
• Orientation includes facility-level NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any shortfall in contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Required scrub color: Navy Blue
• Free parking is available on-site
• Unit culture is described as close-knit with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient experience