PCU | RN Job at GHR Healthcare in Charleston

Overview

PCU Registered Nurse Jobs – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Opportunity in Charleston, West Virginia. Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Charleston, WV (ZIP 25301). This locum tenens travel RN role offers experience at a leading teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, providing specialized care to trauma and surgical patients.

Key Job Details

• Location: Charleston, WV (ZIP 25301)
• Facility: Major teaching hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Unit: 5 South - Trauma Stepdown (IMC/PCU)
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens, Travel Nursing Contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/16/2025 – End: 1/15/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 4x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM); 36 or 48 hours/week
• Orientation: 16 hours (every other Thursday)
• Unit Details: 25 floor beds, 6 step-down beds, 6 pediatric beds (no pediatric assignment for travelers)
• Patient Ratios: Floor RN 1:5, Stepdown RN 1:3
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
• Parking: Free for travel nurses

Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact Registered Nurse License (pending acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• At least 1 year of PCU, IMC, Trauma, or Stepdown nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Fit Test and CPI (can be completed on-site)
• TNCC preferred
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to float within scope as needed
• Minimum 2 manager or charge references within the past 2 years
• First-time travel nurses accepted if experienced in ICU/Trauma
• Perm employees must wait 2 years after last day worked perm to return as travelers
• Permanent address must be greater than 100 miles from facility (75–99 miles considered case-by-case)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to trauma and surgical patients in a stepdown/intermediate care unit
• Perform advanced clinical skills: IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, conscious sedation, blood product administration, central line and chest tube care, wound vac management, tracheostomy and feeding tube care
• Monitor and manage critical drips (amiodarone, cardizem, precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, nitro)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to other nursing units within scope as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR
• Complete required orientation and modules prior to start
• Follow infection control, isolation precautions, and rapid response protocols

Apply and Benefits

Apply now to join our healthcare team and explore rewarding PCU Registered Nurse opportunities in Charleston, West Virginia.

Benefits: 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

GHR Healthcare has helped professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide for over 30 years. We place Nurses, NPs, PAs, and other healthcare professionals in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. Our team provides career guidance and helps you access competitive salaries and benefits. Explore opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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