Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Charleston, South Carolina (29425). Join a top-rated Level I Trauma Center and Magnet Hospital, working in a specialized 22-bed transplant and nephrology unit. Experience the charm of Charleston while providing exceptional patient care in one of South Carolina's leading healthcare facilities.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Charleston, SC 29425 (South Carolina nursing jobs)
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Hospital
• Unit: 22-bed intermediate PCU/medical-surgical unit specializing in transplant, nephrology, and urology patients
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse Contract
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,570 - $1,610 per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:3 or 1:4 (night shift)
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Colors: Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms

PCU Nurse Qualifications

• Active South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact RN License (must be issued/active before start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, stepdown, or acute care nursing experience
• Required Certifications (AHA only): ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Clinical skills: blood product administration, central line care, dysrhythmia interpretation, cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), rapid response/code team participation, computerized documentation
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Availability for every other weekend and holiday rotation

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, including pre- and post-transplant (liver, kidney, kidney/pancreas), nephrology, and urology patients
• Monitor and manage patients in stepdown and telemetry settings, including bedside monitors and arterial lines
• Administer blood products and cardiac/vasoactive drips; respond to rapid response/code situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC
• Follow infection control and isolation precautions
• Participate in transplant-specific education and become proficient in peritoneal dialysis within 6 months
• Float to other nursing units within scope as needed

Why Choose Charleston, SC? Discover Charleston's historic architecture, world-class dining, and beautiful beaches while working in a thriving healthcare community. This South Carolina travel nursing job offers professional growth and memorable experiences in a welcoming city.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your next travel nursing adventure in Charleston!

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