Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Greenville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

13-week travel nursing opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Night) in Greenville, NC — competitive weekly pay, 12-hour nights, step-down/telemetry experience required.

Take your nursing career to the next level with a rewarding 13-week travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Greenville, North Carolina (zip code 27834). Join a collaborative, high-performing healthcare team in a welcoming community known for parks, downtown dining, and outdoor recreation. This travel nurse job is ideal for RNs with step-down or telemetry experience seeking professional growth in Eastern North Carolina.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel RN – PCU Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit Nurse
• Location: Greenville, NC 27834 (Eastern North Carolina travel nursing)
• Unit: TSIU – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down
• Assignment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 28, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (Night Shift)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,860 – $1,960
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4 RN-to-patient (pod format; assignments by acuity)
• Openings: 1

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or valid Compact RN license (North Carolina nursing jobs)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
• Minimum 1 year recent PCU, step-down, or telemetry RN experience
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips and telemetry
• EPIC charting experience preferred (electronic medical record experience)
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Must pass Relias exams upon booking (2 attempts allowed)
• Must meet 80-mile local radius rule
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted prior to assignment confirmation; no blocked scheduling permitted

Core Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based progressive care nursing for a diverse PCU patient population, including acute stroke, post-neurosurgical, seizure, multiple sclerosis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome cases
• Perform and document focused assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) when indicated
• Manage invasive devices: arterial lines, central lines, tracheostomies, and lumbar drains; assist with lumbar punctures
• Initiate IVs, perform peripheral and arterial blood draws, and administer IV drips (cardiac, insulin, heparin) per protocols
• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring and telemetry surveillance; escalate changes in condition per hospital policy
• Work within a pod-based care model, coordinating multidisciplinary care and communicating patient status changes to the team
• Maintain accurate EPIC charting and documentation to support quality patient care and compliance

Why Join This Travel Nursing Role?

• Hands-on progressive care experience with complex, high-acuity patients
• Competitive weekly pay for travel RN positions in North Carolina
• Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship within a collaborative PCU team
• Experience living and working in Greenville, NC — easy access to outdoor recreation and a vibrant downtown

Apply today to join our supportive healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Greenville, NC. Click Apply now to submit your resume and RN licensure, or contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel nurse opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

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