PCU RN
Morehead City, North Carolina
Carteret General Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Morehead City, North Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: Every 3rd weekend required
• Call: Not required
• Floating: As needed within scope
• Block Scheduling: Willing to discuss during interview

Eligibility

• Locals: Does not accept local candidates
• Radius Restriction: 50-mile radius rule. Candidates must live outside the 50-mile radius of the facility, confirmed by ID.
• First-Time Travelers: Does not accept first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Experience: 2 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• Recent Experience: PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Travel Experience: One completed travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association (AHA only)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association (AHA only; required for PCU RNs)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification (required for PCU RNs; facility prefers NIH training, also accepts Relias CE Direct, Apex, AHA, and Blue Cloud; updated annually)
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing, verified by transcript or diploma and education verification
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: Background check within 30 days of start (7-year criminal check, updated annually), EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, and E-Verify
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical: Completed within 90 days of start and updated annually, including height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse
• TB: Negative TB test (two-step PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT within 12 months of start) and TB symptom questionnaire, updated annually
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (2 vaccine doses or positive titers), and hepatitis B (completed series with immune titer, or declination)
• Influenza: Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1-3/31). Exemptions require a facility form, and approved candidates must wear a mask.
• COVID: Initial vaccine series preferred if received
• Other: Photo for badge, signed acceptable use policy, hazardous drug form, medical history form, and required training modules completed before start