Neuro PCU RN
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,066/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PCU RN opportunity in Hickory, NC: provide high-acuity neuro progressive care to adult and geriatric patients in a 13-week assignment. Join a collaborative acute care team while caring for stroke, neuro-surgery, telemetry, and medical patients in a supportive foothills community with easy access to outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Setting: Neuro Progressive Care Unit / Acute Care Hospital
- Location: Hickory, North Carolina
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Patient Ratio: 5:1
- EHR: Cerner
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
- End Date: 11/30/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent nursing experience preferred; 2 years of PCU nursing experience is ideal
- Experience with neuro medical, stroke, telemetry, and post-surgical patients
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Comfortable floating to medical, telemetry, and neonatal units as needed
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care for adult and geriatric PCU patients with stable post-stroke and neuro-surgical needs
- Monitor telemetry and medical patients, responding promptly to changes in condition
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support safe patient outcomes
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the EHR
- Support a patient-centered environment focused on safety, compassion, and clinical excellence
- Float to related units when needed based on facility requirements
Apply now for this travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina, and join a team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Hickory, NC
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.
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