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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Shelby, NC: The position provides care for patients requiring progressive-level monitoring and treatment, including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, and infectious conditions. The role supports a 32-bed unit with telemetry monitoring and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical resources.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 18 months of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nursing experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Experience with tracheostomy care, cardiac infusions, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care and dressing changes, and management of central lines
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient assignments may include individuals with congestive heart failure, dysrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, abdominal illnesses and infections, respiratory illness, diabetes, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, alcohol withdrawal, and intravenous drug use-related conditions.
  • The most common nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with assignments potentially increasing to 1:5 based on patient acuity.
  • The position includes telemetry monitoring at the bedside and nurses station.
  • Support resources include nursing assistants, charge nurse assistance, phlebotomy services, an intravenous therapy team, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists.
  • Orientation includes new employee orientation and two departmental orientation days.
  • Weekend rotation is every other weekend, with holiday coverage expectations.
  • Low-census call may be possible.
  • Floating may occur within the region and scope of practice based on operational needs.
  • Navy-colored scrubs are required.

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