Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kings Mountain North, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Travel Assignment

Facility Information

• Facility Size: 58 licensed beds
• Trauma Level: None
• Radius Rule: Traveler's permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility.

Unit Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Beds: 33
• Experience Required: Minimum 18 months of PCU experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Patient Population

This is a combined PCU/Med-Surg unit caring for patients with:

• Stroke rule-outs
• Cellulitis
• Failure to Thrive (FTT)
• Altered Mental Status (AMS)
• Chest Pain rule-outs
• Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)
• COPD
• Other medical and progressive care diagnoses

Staffing & Ratios

• RN: 1:5–1:6
• LPN: Primary patient assignments (same ratios as RN)
• CNA: 1:8–1:12
• Charge Nurse: Typically without a patient assignment

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Skills

• Progressive care nursing experience
• Tracheostomy care
• Cardiac drip management
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Chest tube management
• Blood product administration
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Central line management
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Department Support

• CNA support for ADLs, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, telemetry/Masimo monitoring, and admissions/discharges
• Health Unit Coordinator (primarily days)
• Charge Nurse
• Phlebotomy
• IV/Vascular Access Team
• Resource Nurse (staffing permitting)
• Respiratory Therapy (24/7)
• Hospitalist coverage (24/7; combination of in-person and virtual)
• Central telemetry monitoring

Equipment & Systems

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Telemetry: Philips
• Additional patient safety and positioning equipment available

Floating

• Required within scope of practice.
• May float to a nearby affiliated facility approximately 15–20 minutes away.
• Floating throughout Region 3 is required based on staffing needs.
• Paid travel time is provided if floating between facilities during a shift.

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 days of unit orientation

Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Clinical Interview: Yes
• On Call: None
• Low Census: Possible; travelers may be placed on low census and called back if needed
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers work 75% of holidays
• Schedule Cycle: Every 6 weeks
• RTO: Up to 6 days with manager approval (excluding holidays)

Dress Code

• Navy Blue scrubs

Additional Information

• Free parking
• Collaborative, close-knit team culture with a strong focus on teamwork and patient-centered care.

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