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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a community hospital, requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience and the ability to float across a regional health system.

Details

• Combined PCU and Med-Surg unit with 33 beds in a 58-licensed-bed community hospital with no trauma designation
• Patient population includes stroke R/O, pneumonia, cellulitis, failure to thrive, AMS, chest pain R/O, Afib, COPD, and similar diagnoses
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–1:6
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within scope of practice to facilities across Region 3, which includes Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — do not apply if not agreeable to this requirement
• May float to a nearby affiliated facility (approximately 15–20 minutes away) fairly regularly; advance notice is typically provided
• Low census call is possible; may be called back up to 3:00 PM for day shift
• 75% of assigned holidays must be worked
• EMR: Epic
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; telemetry monitors: Philips
• Telemetry is monitored at the nurses' station and remotely at a central monitoring hub

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of PCU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience required: tracheostomy care, cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, blood product administration, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• One professional reference dated within the past year required; must be from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

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 considered
• Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC (most day shifts), a charge nurse (typically without a patient assignment), phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, a resource nurse (as staffing allows), RT available 24/7, and a 24/7 hospitalist team (mix of in-person and virtual)
• Orientation includes a facility-level new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling is done in 6-week cycles
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; additional time may be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot otherwise be met
• 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