Progressive Care Unit RN
Shelby, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Shelby, North Carolina. The position involves providing high-quality patient care to a diverse patient population with diagnoses such as heart failure, dysrhythmia, chest pain, stroke, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, and more. The role offers the opportunity to work within a family-oriented unit that supports professional growth and collaborative care.

Job Details:

• Location: Shelby, North Carolina
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; 18 months of PCU RN experience; North Carolina RN licensure; willingness to accept first-time travelers; 1 year of experience in relevant specialties preferred
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Patients may present with conditions including CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain work-up, stroke, abdominal illnesses, infections, respiratory issues, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, and IV drug abuse
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1 RN to 4 patients, potentially up to 1 RN to 5 patients depending on acuity
• Support within the Department: CNA support for ADL tasks, charge nurse assistance, phlebotomy (excluding nurse draws), RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and telemonitoring available 24/7
• Technology/Equipment: EPIC electronic medical record system, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensers, Phillips bedside monitors
• Floating: Support within region and scope of practice; required to float to facilities within region as needed, with travel time compensated if floating mid-shift
• Orientation: 2 days departmental orientation
• Unit Culture: Family-oriented environment
• Parking: Free parking available
• Schedule Cycle: Every 6 weeks with every other weekend rotation; no call required; holiday work at 75% rate
• Additional Notes: Scrubs to be navy; no specified holiday restrictions beyond workload; RTO approval for up to 6 days; schedule may be extended if contract hours are not met

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits