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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Shelby, NC. This position provides nursing care for progressive care patients with conditions including congestive heart failure, dysrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, respiratory illness, diabetes, and renal conditions. The role includes cardiac monitoring, collaboration with interdisciplinary support teams, and care for patients who do not require mechanical ventilation.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week; weekend rotation every other weekend, with holiday assignments as scheduled and possible low-census call.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 18 months of Progressive Care Unit registered nursing experience.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • National Institute 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:
  • Typical registered nurse patient assignment is 1:4, with assignments potentially increasing to 1:5 based on acuity.
  • Patient population may include congestive heart failure, dysrhythmias, chest pain evaluations, stroke, abdominal illnesses and infections, respiratory illness, diabetes, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, alcohol withdrawal, and intravenous drug-associated conditions.
  • Telemetry monitoring is available at the bedside and nursing station.
  • Clinical support includes nursing assistants, charge nurse resources, phlebotomy services, intravenous therapy support, respiratory therapy, hospitalist coverage, and intensivist coverage.
  • Orientation includes general onboarding and two departmental orientation days.
  • Floating may occur within the region and scope of practice based on operational needs.
  • Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/06/2027.

Benefits

• 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