PCU RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 36-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a non-trauma, non-teaching hospital designated as both a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes COPD/pulmonary diseases, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, renal failure, sepsis, ETOH/CIWA and IVDA, tracheostomies requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, hypothermia regulation, and titratable IV drips
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4; CNA-to-patient ratio of 1:9
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Floating required within Region 2 (Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division including CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) per regional needs — candidates who are not agreeable to floating to all listed facilities should not apply
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of PCU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience with tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent patients required
• Proficiency in cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, temporary/transvenous pacemaker, chest tubes, trach care, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs, a charge nurse, virtual nursing (assists with admissions/discharges, virtual patient observation, and RN witness sign-off for select medications), 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT team, a unit-dedicated pharmacist, two case managers, a MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, a nurse educator, 24/7 hospitalist, and intensivist coverage until midnight with virtual/on-call critical care MD overnight
• No remote telemetry monitoring — charge nurses, clinical supervisors, and staff are responsible for reading and posting telemetry every shift
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Required scrub color for RNs: Navy Blue
• Free on-site parking available
• Unit culture is described as family-oriented with excellent teamwork
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered