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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and cardiac rhythm recognition skills.

Details

• Work in a 12-bed Progressive Care Stepdown Transitional unit within a hospital setting
• Adult and geriatric patient population with common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, and A-fib RVR
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Standard unit equipment including computers on wheels, IV pumps, and poles
• Uses Paragon EHR
• Night shift schedule from 7p-7a
• Required to work every other weekend
• Call requirements apply
• Floating required to med/surg and ED/ICU overflow to care for PCU or lower acuity patients

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) required
• PCCN certification preferred
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm recognition and management of cardiac drips such as Cardizem and Amiodarone
• NIHSS certification preferred

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for progressive care and stepdown transitional patients, including cardiac drip management and rhythm monitoring
• Proactive, outgoing, team-oriented personality valued in this role
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue or black
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel assignment
• Candidates may not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates must not be employed elsewhere full-time