Connected Health Care
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,205 per week
Connected Health Care, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28027
Connected Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Concord, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements
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* Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/29/2025 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Location: Near Concord, NC Shift: 12-Hour Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 36 hours/week We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) to join a collaborative and patient-focused team near Concord, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work in a teaching hospital recognized for excellence in trauma, stroke, cardiac, and bariatric care. Facility Highlights
* 457 licensed beds * Level III Trauma Center * Teaching Hospital * Chest Pain and Stroke Centers of Excellence * Bariatric Center of Excellence
Unit Details
* 20-bed unit (includes 3 progressive beds) * Experience Required: Minimum 18 months PCU * First-Time Travelers: Not preferred, but considered
Patient Population
* HPB Patients: Whipples, liver resections, distal pancreas/spleen, pancreatitis * Women's Surgery: Hysterectomies, mastectomies * Plastic Surgery: DIEP flap breast reconstruction, panniculectomy
Ratios
* RN: 1:4-6 (may surge to 1:7-8) * CNA: 1:10
Certifications Required
* BLS * ACLS * NIHSS
Key Skills
* Drain care & central line management * G/J tube care * Heparin & cardiac drip management * Cardiac rhythm interpretation * NGT placement & management * Post-surgical drain care
Department Support
* CNAs trained in blood draws, Foley care, and patient support * Charge nurse available (may or may not carry a patient load) * IV/VAT team consults available * Resource nurse/mentors on night shift * Telemetry monitoring support
Technology
* EMR: Epic * IV Pump: Alaris * Omnicell med dispensing * Phillips monitors * Unit equipment: Bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitors, bedside telemetry monitors
Floating
* Must be open to floating within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, CMC Main, Mercy, LCH Peds as needed) * Paid for time spent traveling between facilities mid-shift
Scheduling & Orientation
* Weekend rotation: Every other weekend * Holiday requirement: 75% of holidays * Orientation: NEO + 2 days departmental * Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks * Scrub color: Navy (provided by RN) * Parking: Free
Why You'll Love This Opportunity This PCU is known for its strong culture of teamwork and supportive environment, ensuring every nurse has the resources and collaboration needed to succeed. Apply today to bring your PCU expertise to a leading hospital near Concord, NC, and make an impact on patients every shift. About Connected Health Care
Connected Health Care is a nationally recognized healthcare recruiting and staffing agency specializing in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim leadership, per-diem staffing, and permanent placement. Our team of professional account managers, recruits, and credentialists are focused on providing you with the most fulfilling career path that aligns with your personal goals, whether you are traveling with us for a season or looking for a permanent place to call home. Benefits
* Weekly pay * Holiday Pay * Guaranteed Hours * Continuing Education * 401k retirement plan * Company provided housing options * Cancelation protection * Mileage reimbursement * Referral bonus * Employee assistance programs * Medical benefits * Dental benefits * Vision benefits * Benefits start day 1 * License and certification reimbursement
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.
* Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/29/2025 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Location: Near Concord, NC Shift: 12-Hour Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 36 hours/week We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) to join a collaborative and patient-focused team near Concord, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work in a teaching hospital recognized for excellence in trauma, stroke, cardiac, and bariatric care. Facility Highlights
* 457 licensed beds * Level III Trauma Center * Teaching Hospital * Chest Pain and Stroke Centers of Excellence * Bariatric Center of Excellence
Unit Details
* 20-bed unit (includes 3 progressive beds) * Experience Required: Minimum 18 months PCU * First-Time Travelers: Not preferred, but considered
Patient Population
* HPB Patients: Whipples, liver resections, distal pancreas/spleen, pancreatitis * Women's Surgery: Hysterectomies, mastectomies * Plastic Surgery: DIEP flap breast reconstruction, panniculectomy
Ratios
* RN: 1:4-6 (may surge to 1:7-8) * CNA: 1:10
Certifications Required
* BLS * ACLS * NIHSS
Key Skills
* Drain care & central line management * G/J tube care * Heparin & cardiac drip management * Cardiac rhythm interpretation * NGT placement & management * Post-surgical drain care
Department Support
* CNAs trained in blood draws, Foley care, and patient support * Charge nurse available (may or may not carry a patient load) * IV/VAT team consults available * Resource nurse/mentors on night shift * Telemetry monitoring support
Technology
* EMR: Epic * IV Pump: Alaris * Omnicell med dispensing * Phillips monitors * Unit equipment: Bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitors, bedside telemetry monitors
Floating
* Must be open to floating within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, CMC Main, Mercy, LCH Peds as needed) * Paid for time spent traveling between facilities mid-shift
Scheduling & Orientation
* Weekend rotation: Every other weekend * Holiday requirement: 75% of holidays * Orientation: NEO + 2 days departmental * Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks * Scrub color: Navy (provided by RN) * Parking: Free
Why You'll Love This Opportunity This PCU is known for its strong culture of teamwork and supportive environment, ensuring every nurse has the resources and collaboration needed to succeed. Apply today to bring your PCU expertise to a leading hospital near Concord, NC, and make an impact on patients every shift. About Connected Health Care
Connected Health Care is a nationally recognized healthcare recruiting and staffing agency specializing in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim leadership, per-diem staffing, and permanent placement. Our team of professional account managers, recruits, and credentialists are focused on providing you with the most fulfilling career path that aligns with your personal goals, whether you are traveling with us for a season or looking for a permanent place to call home. Benefits
* Weekly pay * Holiday Pay * Guaranteed Hours * Continuing Education * 401k retirement plan * Company provided housing options * Cancelation protection * Mileage reimbursement * Referral bonus * Employee assistance programs * Medical benefits * Dental benefits * Vision benefits * Benefits start day 1 * License and certification reimbursement