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

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Charlotte, North Carolina (28203). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs seeking travel nurse jobs in North Carolina’s vibrant healthcare sector. Join a top teaching hospital and deliver exceptional neuro intermediate care in a city known for its arts, parks, and welcoming community.

PCU RN Job Details – Charlotte, NC

• Location: Charlotte, NC 28203 (North Carolina healthcare jobs)
• Facility: Leading teaching hospital, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, Chest Pain/Stroke Center
• Unit: Neuro Intermediate Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 19 beds
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• End Date: 1/10/2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00pm – 7:00am)
• Hours: 36 hours/week guaranteed
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: 75% of holidays during assignment
• Floating: Required within region and scope of practice
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570 - $1680

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state (NC travel nursing jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU nursing experience, with strong neuro patient care background
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Clinical proficiency in lumbar drains, stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP, flexiseals, foley)
• Experience with medication gtt management (cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, IVF, nicardipine drips)
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Ability to float to other facilities within the designated region as needed

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to post-operative neurosurgery patients and those with complex neuro diagnoses (craniotomy, VP shunt, deep brain stimulator, stroke, subdural hematoma)
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, including telemetry monitoring
• Manage drains, tubes, and medication infusions per hospital protocols
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including CNAs, charge nurses, hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled
• Float to other units or facilities within the region as required
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC EMR

Take the next step in your travel nursing career with this rewarding PCU RN job in Charlotte, NC. Enjoy the city’s renowned dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and experience one of the best travel nurse opportunities in North Carolina!

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