Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

JobDiva, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

TalentBurst is assisting in recruiting a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for Concord, NC. This 13-week contract features a 12-hour night shift (1845-0715) with every other weekend and 75% holiday work. Expect travel between Cabarrus/CMC Mercy/LCH regions, with a base pay up to $2,005 per week including stipends.

Required are RN licensure with BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and 18 months PCU RN experience. Proficiency with Epic EMR, Omnicell, EKGs, and chest tube management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 months PCU RN experience
• RN license with BLS/ACLS/NIHSS
• PIV starts and advanced monitoring skills

Responsibilities

• Provide PCU patient care 12h shift per RN directive
• Monitor and respond to patient conditions and alarms
• Collaborate with CNA, IV team, and charge nurse; assist with phlebotomy and 12-lead EKGs

Skills

PIV starts

NG tube management

Chest tube management

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Cardizem drips

TR bands

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

Epic EMR

Omnicell

Alaris IV pumps

Phillips monitors

EKG machine

Bladder scanner

Job description

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse #26-33655

$1,807 - $2,005/week Concord North, NC

RN-Registered Nurse // PCU - Progressive Care Unit $1,267 weekly stipends $15.00 - $20.50/hour $540.0 - $738 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 10/26/2026 13 weeks

Job Description

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Location: Concord North Carolina 28025
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information: Shift start time; 1845- 0715; Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements: Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)

About Facility:

• 457 licensed beds
• Trauma Level III
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center of Excellence
• Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds:
• 14 private rooms - no negative pressure capability

Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months of PCU RN experience

Will you accept a first-time traveler: No

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Heart Failure, Chest pain, patient requiring fluid resuscitation/blood products, COPD, Cardiac Cath pre/post
• Medical overflow

Patient Ratios:

• RN:
  • 1:4-6, acuity dependent – surge times could increase to 1:7-8 (MedSurg/Tele)
  • 1:4 (PCU)
• CNA: 1:7

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

• RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• PIV starts, NG Tube placement/management, Pleurx drains, management of various surgical drains, chest tube management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titratable cardiac drips (Cardizem), TR bands etc.

Support within the Department:

• CNA's - assist nursing team to provide ADL's, bathing, foley care, mobility, turning and repositioning, trained to do phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, Glucometer
• Receptionist/HUC: None
• Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
• Phlebotomy: Combined effort between RNs, CNA's, IV team
• IV/VAT Team: yes
• Resource Nurse - - when staffing allows
• RT 24/7 - assigned to multiple units
• Hospitalist 24/7: Yes, not unit based
• Telemetry monitoring - If tele ordered, our patients are remotely monitored in off unit arrhythmia center but Nurses station has visual capability to see EKG s

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit specific equipment: Bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitor
• Patient Safety Net

Floating:

• Travel nurses will be first to float to other nursing units and provide flexible staffing support based on patient care needs and staffing demands. They will demonstrate adaptability and clinical flexibility when floating to other units. Will take patients within scope of practice on any unit (e.g. MedSurg assignment in ICU, MedSurg holds in ED, etc.)
• 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
• Shift times: 0645-1915 and 1845- 0715
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Professional, Team oriented

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.