Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst seeks an experienced RN-PCU traveler for a 13-week onsite assignment in Shelby, NC. The role requires 18 months PCU RN experience and night shift duties with 12-hour rotations.

Work will be on a 32-bed PCU unit with Level 3 Trauma and Chest Pain Center capabilities, using EPIC EMR, Omnicell, and Alaris pumps. Floating within Region 3 may occur, with travel-time compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months PCU RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
• Able to float to multiple facilities within Region 3
• Weekend/night shift flexibility and holiday coverage may be required

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the PCU setting
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement care plans
• Adhere to hospital protocols and patient safety standards

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tracheostomy care

Cardiac rhythms

Central lines

Wound care

Tools

EPIC EMR

Omnicell

Alaris pumps

Phillips monitors

Job description

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse #26-31622

$1,843 - $1,879/week Shelby North, NC

RN-Registered Nurse // PCU - Progressive Care Unit $1,267 weekly stipends $16 - $17/hour $576.0 - $612 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 10/19/2026 13 weeks

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Title: RN- PCU

Location: Shelby North Carolina 28150

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information

1900 - 0700

Clinical Interviewing

Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements

Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days

Holiday Requirements

Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements

Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)

Weekend Rotation

EOW

About Facility:

• 241 licensed beds
• Level 3 Trauma
• Teaching Hospital: No
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds: 32

Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months PCU RN experience

Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Could see any patient not requiring mechanical ventilation – CHF, Dysrhythmia, Chest Pain work up, Stroke, Abdominal illnesses and infections, Respiratory illness, Diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, etc.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:4 is most common; could possibly go to 1:5 depending on acuity
• LPN (if applicable): 4:1
• CNA: Days 1:12; Nights 1:16

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• Experience with traches, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, management of central lines

Support within the Department:

• CNA - ADL's
• Receptionist/HUC: Dayshift only
• Charge nurse – Resource to assist with all nursing care
• Phlebotomy: Yes, other than nurse draws
• IV/VAT Team
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring – bedside and nurses station

Technology/Equipment:

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

Floating:

• 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 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)
  • 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
• Call: Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days
• 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: Yes
• Unit Culture: Family Oriented

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