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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 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 facility in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience and night shift availability.

Details

• 32-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes those not requiring mechanical ventilation: CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain workup, stroke, abdominal illnesses, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, and more
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, with potential for 1:5 depending on acuity
• EMR: Epic (experience noted); IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Telemetry monitoring available at bedside and nurses station
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 3, which includes Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH)

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency with tracheostomy care, cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, 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

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs for ADLs, a charge nurse available as a resource, phlebotomy services (non-nurse draws), an IV/VAT team, and 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• HUC/receptionist support is available on day shift only
• Orientation includes a new employee orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; any hours missed must be added to the end of the contract
• Scheduling is done in 6-week cycles
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered