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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 32-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma hospital
• Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designation
• Patient population includes non-mechanically ventilated patients with diagnoses such as CHF, dysrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, and abdominal infections
• Typical RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with the possibility of 1:5 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call possible; night shift nurses may be called back up to 3:00 AM
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates must be agreeable to this requirement
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Telemetry monitoring available at bedside and nurses' station

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in tracheostomy care, cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, blood product administration, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management
• 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
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Support staff includes CNAs (ADLs), a daytime receptionist/HUC, charge nurse resources, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalists (24/7), and intensivists (24/7)
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; time off that results in unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Schedules are posted on a 6-week cycle
• Required scrub color: navy
• Free parking is available on-site
• Unit culture is described as family-oriented