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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Greensboro, North Carolina (zip code 27401) with a 13-week travel contract. Join a leading healthcare team in a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, beautiful parks, and thriving arts scene. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced travel nurses seeking North Carolina nursing jobs in a supportive and innovative clinical environment.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Greensboro, NC 27401 (North Carolina healthcare job)
• Unit: 3 West Neuro Progressive Care (Medical Neuroscience PCU)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00pm - 7:00am)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1820-$1870
• Start Date: January 6, 2026
• End Date: April 7, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Patient Population: Adults, 30-bed unit
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling in 6-week periods
• Holiday Coverage: One holiday and one holiday eve required during contract
• Float: May be required to float to other Cone Health campuses

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (North Carolina or compact state, must be in hand at submission)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC electronic medical record/charting experience required
• Ability to pass EKG exam during compliance (2 attempts allowed)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Experience with CVA, External CPAP/BiPAP, TR band, Yale Swallowing Screen
• Flexible with scheduling and able to meet compliance deadlines
• No local candidates within 50 miles (travel nursing requirement)

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult neurological patients in a progressive care (PCU) setting
• Monitor and manage patients with stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injury, and movement disorders
• Perform specialized neuro assessments and interventions, including Yale Swallowing Screen and TR band management
• Manage central and peripheral lines, cardiac drips (no titration), and non-invasive airway support (CPAP/BiPAP)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Float to other units as needed to support patient care across Cone Health campuses
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR
• Participate in orientation and required onboarding modules
• Uphold a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences

Experience the best of North Carolina nursing jobs while making a difference in patient lives. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Greensboro and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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