Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Monroe, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Monroe, NC, requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience and the ability to float across a multi-facility regional network.

Details

• 174-bed community hospital with TJC Stroke accreditation, part of the Lee Garvey Chest Pain Network
• 11-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient population includes stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, cardiac cath pre/post care, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, respiratory illness, GI disorders, liver failure, and AKI/CKD
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4; CNA support at 1:5–6
• Specialized skills required: critical care drip management (Insulin, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin, blood products), cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, chest tube management, NGT/Dobhoff/PEG tube placement, drain management, PCA pumps, and PIV starts
• Nurses are responsible for reading and responding to telemetry monitors — no dedicated monitoring tech
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• Floating required across Region 2 facilities: Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital), within scope of practice
• No on-call requirements for travelers

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with critical care drip management and general PCU skill set required
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of one professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental training
• Department support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, a 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, intensivist 24/7 (virtual after hours), and virtual nurses 24/7
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RTO requests require Resource Team approval
• Candidates must be willing to float to all Region 2 facilities as needed — please decline if not agreeable to this requirement
• Travel time between facilities when floating mid-shift is compensated
• Scrubs: navy blue required
• Free parking available on-site
• A clinical interview is required
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-726491. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.