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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with a travel contract at the renowned 6 East Transplant Renal Nephrology Unit in Charleston, South Carolina (ZIP 29425). Join a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet Hospital, providing specialized clinical care to adult and geriatric pre- and post-operative transplant, nephrology, and urology patients. Discover Charleston's vibrant culture, historic charm, and scenic waterfronts while making a difference in healthcare.

PCU Nursing Job Details

• Location: Charleston, SC (ZIP 29425) – South Carolina nursing jobs
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1470 - $1570
• Healthcare Setting: 22-bed intermediate PCU/medical-surgical unit
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/8/2025 – End: 3/9/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00pm – 7:30am), every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Charting System: EPIC electronic medical records
• Scrub Color: Solid Royal Blue or White top with Royal Blue bottoms
• Parking: Convenient garage parking available

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience
• Active South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact RN License (pending license considered with proof of application)
• Certifications required (AHA only): ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Skills in blood product administration, central line care/management, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, cardiac and vasoactive drips, rapid response/code teams, computerized documentation
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to pre- and post-transplant, nephrology, and urology patients
• Monitor stepdown patients with arterial lines and specialized drips
• Administer blood products and manage central/peripheral lines
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and vasoactive drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participate in rapid response/code situations
• Document care using EPIC EMR
• Engage in ongoing transplant-specific education and pursue specialty nursing certifications
• Float to other nursing units as needed within scope of practice

Why Choose Charleston for Your Travel Nursing Job? Experience Southern hospitality and coastal living in Charleston, SC. Enjoy historic sites, lively arts, beautiful beaches, and world-class cuisine while advancing your healthcare career.

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

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