Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

JobDiva, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

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Free Parking

Navy scrubs

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Traveling RN for PCU in Charlotte, NC. This 13-week contract features a 12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a) with floating to multiple facilities within Region 1 as needed. Nurses receive weekly stipends and base pay, and travel-related details are managed by TalentBurst.

Includes 75% holiday coverage and supportive department with strong telemetry and acute care experiences. Epic and Omnicell are part of the workflow, with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months PCU experience (Resource Team requirement).
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Skills

Stroke experience

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Trach care

PIV starts

Chest tube management

NGT placement

Drain/tube management

PCA pumps

Tools

Epic

Alaris

Omnicell

Phillips monitors

Job description

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse #26-34114

RN-Registered Nurse // PCU - Progressive Care Unit $1,561 weekly stipends $12 - $14/hour $432.0 - $504 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 11/02/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Title:RN - PCU
Location:Charlotte North Carolina 28207
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift:12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information:7p-7a

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements:No call

Holiday Requirements:Travelers will work 75% of holidays yes

Floating Requirements:Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises

Weekend Rotation:EOW

About Facility:

• 207 licensed beds
• No Trauma Designation
• Not a Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds: 10 MedSurg and 10 Progressive

Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months PCU experience (Resource Team requirement)
Will you accept a first-time traveler: Not preferred but will consider
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Heart Failure, Chest Pain, r/o Stroke, General Medical – Sepsis, Renal Failure, Respiratory Failure, DKA, interventional patients with titratable drips

Patient Ratios:

• RN: MedSurg 1:5-6; PCU: 1:3-4
• CNA: ratio varies

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement)

Skills required:

• General PCU skillset: Stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc), PCA pumps
• Medication gtt management to include: Cardiac drips, Heparin, Insulin, blood products, IVF

Support within the Department:

• CNA
• Receptionist/HUC
• Charge nurse – may or may not have patients
• Phlebotomy – peripheral blood draws
• IV/VAT Team: 11a-7p, 11p-7a
• Resource Nurse – as staffing allows
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist - ICU provider in house until 11p M-F, till 7p Sat/Sun, VCC coverage and on call Intensivist
• Telemetry monitoring/tech: no

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips

Floating:

• All units within scope and below
• Within region and scope of practice
• Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: teamwork

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We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

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