Job Description

Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Charlotte, NC\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel assignment in Charlotte, North Carolina (28203). Join a leading healthcare team at a renowned Level I Trauma teaching hospital with Magnet recognition and advanced specialty centers. Experience the vibrant urban lifestyle of Charlotte while providing exceptional clinical support in a Neuro Intermediate PCU setting.\n

\n\nCompensation\n

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• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1570 - $1680 per week\n

\n\nPCU Registered Nurse Job Details\n

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• Location: Charlotte, NC (28203) – North Carolina nursing jobs\n
• Facility: Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital\n
• Unit: Neuro Intermediate Progressive Care Unit (19 beds)\n
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)\n
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks\n
• Start Date: October 13, 2025\n
• End Date: January 10, 2026\n
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:00am)\n
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed\n
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend\n
• Holiday Coverage: 75% of holidays during assignment\n
• Scrub Color: Navy\n
• Parking: Free onsite parking\n

\n\nPCU RN Qualifications\n

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• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state\n
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU nursing experience, including neuro patient care\n
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required\n
• Proficient in lumbar drains, stroke care, 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), and PCA pumps\n
• Experience with medication gtt management (cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, IVF, nicardipine drips)\n
• EPIC EMR experience preferred\n
• Ability to float within region and scope of practice as needed\n
• At least 1 year of overall nursing experience required\n

\n\nPCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities\n

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• Deliver high-quality patient care to post-operative neurosurgery and neuro PCU patients\n
• Monitor and manage patients with craniotomy, VP shunt, deep brain stimulators, subdural hematomas, CSF leaks, seizures, post-op spine and ENT surgery, and stroke\n
• Maintain RN-to-patient ratios of 1:3 for optimal clinical support\n
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams including CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists\n
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to emergencies as needed\n
• Float to other healthcare facilities within the designated region as required\n
• Participate in orientation and ongoing departmental training\n
• Accurately document patient care and interventions using EPIC EMR\n

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Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Charlotte, NC!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #406930. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

 

Our Methodology

 

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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