Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Morehead City, North Carolina
Carteret General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
Weekends: Every 3rd weekend required
Call: No call required
Floating: As needed within scope

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, PCU/Stepdown Unit
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Skills Preferred: PCU/Stepdown experience

Facility & Job Specifics

• Locals are not allowed (must live outside a 50-mile radius)
• First-time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• EMR system: Meditech
• Block scheduling: Willing to discuss during interview

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Valid State License
• Transcript or Diploma (education verification required)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (10-panel, instant acceptable)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (True 2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (recommended)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 doses vaccine or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B: Completed vaccine series with immune titer or declination
  • Varicella: 2 doses vaccine or positive titers
  • Flu vaccination required during flu season (with medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID vaccine series preferred

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually
• Photo for badge (headshot)
• Facility-specific forms including medical history, TB symptom questionnaire, hazardous drug form, and respirator fit questionnaire
• Must comply with facility policies and complete required modules prior to or by start date

Notes

• Floating may be required within the scope of practice
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Block scheduling options can be discussed during the interview

This position is ideal for experienced PCU/Stepdown RNs with prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment on a night shift schedule.