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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Wilmington, NC (28401). This travel nursing job offers you the chance to work in a leading North Carolina healthcare facility, providing specialized cardiac care on the night shift. Join our dedicated healthcare team and experience the vibrant coastal lifestyle of Wilmington while making a difference in patient outcomes.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401 (North Carolina nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Unit: Cardiac Telemetry – Progressive Care Unit
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (option to extend up to 26 weeks)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1700 - $1750
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 for surgical step down, 1:5-6 for lower acuity
• Scrubs: Navy
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per 4 weeks (flexible)

PCU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience on a cardiac floor or in a PCU/Stepdown setting
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state (required at start)
• BLS & ACLS certifications (required)
• NIHSS certification (required)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficient in cardiac telemetry, sheath removal, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath, and management/titration of cardiac drips
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac), non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BIPAP, nasal cannula), and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown care
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Ability to float within the hospital as needed (not first to float)

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and vascular conditions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage cardiac drips, and perform sheath removal
• Care for post-cardiac and vascular surgery patients (CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, amputations, and more)
• Utilize specialized equipment: Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and more)
• Document patient care using Epic and follow SBAR communication protocols
• Participate in unit rotation and float to other units as required
• Be prepared to work as part of the Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events

Wilmington, NC, is a top destination for travel nurses seeking North Carolina healthcare jobs. Enjoy coastal living, historic neighborhoods, and a lively downtown during your assignment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career with this Progressive Care Unit RN job in Wilmington, North Carolina!

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