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

13-week Travel RN (PCU) opportunity in Greenville, NC — experienced stepdown nurses with ACLS, BLS and EPIC encouraged to apply.

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Step Down Unit (PCU) for a 13-week travel assignment in Greenville, North Carolina (zip 27834). This modern 32-bed stepdown unit cares for medicine patients who require a higher level of monitoring and clinical support. Ideal for PCU travel nurses and stepdown RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced cardiac monitoring experience.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Medical Step Down Unit
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 12, 2026)
• Setting: Medical Step Down Unit (PCU) – 32-bed unit
• Location: Greenville, NC 27834 (Eastern North Carolina travel nursing)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (NOC), 3 shifts per week, 36 hours/week
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (stepdown/PCU)
• Pay Rate: $83.00/hour
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860-$1960/week

Job Requirements (Travel RN / PCU)

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact State (current and in good standing)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Minimum 2 years recent PCU, stepdown, or progressive care experience
• EPIC charting experience required (electronic health record proficiency)
• Travel nursing experience preferred (travel RN, contract nursing)
• Ability to pass Relias exams (2 attempts allowed)
• Must reside outside the 80-mile local radius for travel RN eligibility

Responsibilities (PCU / Stepdown Nurse)

• Provide patient-centered care for medicine patients requiring stepdown level monitoring and support
• Perform cardiac monitoring, interpret telemetry trends, and respond to changes in patient status
• Manage central lines and provide tracheostomy/tracheotomy care and respiratory support
• Perform IV starts, peripheral and arterial blood draws, and IV medication administration
• Administer and titrate intravenous drips (cardiac, insulin, heparin) and monitor effects
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement high-quality care plans
• Document in EPIC and maintain accurate clinical records for continuity of care

Apply now: Join our travel nursing team and advance your career as a PCU travel RN in Greenville, NC. Apply now to be considered for this travel RN job opportunity.

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