Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Fives DyAG Corp.; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives DyAG Corp. in Shelby, NC seeks a PCU RN for a night shift contract. The position runs 12 hours (1900-0700), 3 days per week, for 13 weeks, onsite in Shelby, NC. Be prepared for regional float depending on needs and census.

The role requires 18 months PCU experience, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and comfort with anticipated high-acuity cases on a Teaching/Trauma Level facility.

Qualifications

• 18 months PCU RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care on the PCU unit and monitor patients
• Telemetry monitoring and response to changes in patient condition
• Float within region as needed and follow unit protocols
• Collaborate with care team to ensure safe, efficient patient flow

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Chest tubes

Blood products

Wound care

Central lines

Tools

EPIC

IV Pump

Omnicell

Monitors Philips

Job description

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse #26-32256

$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 11/16/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

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

Weekend Rotation: EOW

Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

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

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