Planet Healthcare is hiring: PCU | RN in Charleston

Overview

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse jobs – Night Shift in Charleston, West Virginia. Advance your nursing career as a PCU Registered Nurse in Charleston, WV. This travel nursing job offers a 13-week contract at a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing hands-on experience with multi-system-injured trauma and surgical patients.

Join a leading healthcare team in West Virginia and enjoy Charleston’s vibrant arts scene, riverfront setting, and welcoming community during your assignment.

PCU RN Details

• Location: Charleston, West Virginia 25301
• Healthcare Setting: 5 South - Trauma Stepdown (IMC/PCU)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 30, 2025
• End Date: January 29, 2026
• Shifts: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM); every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680 - $1730
• Orientation: 16 hours (every other Thursday)
• Unit Details: 25 floor beds, 6 step-down beds, 6 pediatric beds (travel RNs not required to see pediatric patients)
• Patient Ratios: Floor RN 1:5, Stepdown RN 1:3
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White
• Parking: Free for travel nurses

PCU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute care settings
• At least 1 year of recent experience in PCU, IMC, Trauma, or Stepdown nursing
• Active West Virginia or Compact State RN license (pending license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
• CPI and Fit Test (can be completed during onboarding)
• TNCC certification preferred
• Proficiency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, Level 1 trauma, and conscious sedation
• Ability to float within scope as needed
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions accepted with documentation)
• First-time travel nurses accepted if experienced in ICU/Trauma
• Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adult and geriatric trauma and surgical patients in a fast-paced PCU/Stepdown environment
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including IV teams, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, and post-surgical recovery
• Administer and manage critical drips (amiodarone, cardizem, precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, nitroglycerin)
• Perform and manage procedures including wound care, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, and arterial lines
• Participate in rapid response/code teams and ensure accurate documentation in Cerner
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, including fit testing and required certifications
• Provide patient and family education and support throughout the continuum of care

Experience rewarding travel nursing opportunities in Charleston, West Virginia, and make a difference at a renowned trauma center. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and advance your PCU nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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