Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Durham, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Night Shift Registered Nurse (PCU/Telemetry) travel opportunity in Durham, NC — 10-week cardiology contract with competitive pay and a supportive clinical team.

Join a dynamic team in Durham, NC as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown Registered Nurse! This 10-week travel nursing contract offers an exciting opportunity to work in a renowned cardiology unit, caring for adult patients in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Durham is known for its vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and beautiful parks, making it a wonderful place to work and explore during your assignment. Ideal for experienced telemetry nurses, PCU RNs, and cardiac nursing professionals seeking short-term travel nursing jobs in North Carolina.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – PCU/Stepdown (Telemetry/Cardiology)
• Job Type: Travel Nurse – 10-week contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 – $1,990
• Location: Durham, North Carolina (Zip: 27710) — Durham healthcare / North Carolina nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 10 weeks (April 20, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30) — night shift RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Cardiology PCU (Stepdown), 31 beds, adult patient population
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with requirements for 2 Mondays & 2 Fridays per 8 weeks, plus 4 weekend shifts per 8 weeks
• On-Call: Yes
• Floating: May float to Heart Center Stepdown or other units as needed
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 recent years of PCU/Telemetry experience — progressive care unit RN or stepdown nurse experience required
• Active North Carolina RN license in hand or Compact RN license
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• EPIC electronic medical record/charting experience required
• Travel nursing experience required — prior travel RN assignments preferred
• Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience and Trauma Level I experience
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• 1 supervisory reference from the past year required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality acute and progressive care nursing to adult patients in the PCU/Stepdown unit
• Monitor and manage cardiac drips, telemetry, and post-cardiac procedure care — cardiac nursing and telemetry monitoring
• Perform and manage IVs, central lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
• Care for patients with complex diagnoses including cardiac, neurological, and post-surgical needs
• Administer and titrate medications, including insulin and vasoactive drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, RT, Pharmacy, Social Services, and others)
• Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using EPIC (electronic health record)
• Float to other units as required and participate in on-call rotations

If you are an experienced PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse or Cardiology Nurse looking for travel nursing jobs in Durham, NC, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our healthcare team for this rewarding night shift contract — submit your resume, licensure, certifications, and supervisory reference today.

Apply now — Join our healthcare team today and advance your career with this Carolina travel nursing opportunity.

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