Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,807 to $2,005 per week in Concord North, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Concord North, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,807 to $2,005 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in Concord North, North Carolina, 28027!

Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Location:  Concord North Carolina 28025

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information:  Shift start time; 1845- 0715; Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements:  None

Weekend Rotation:  Every other weekend

Holiday Requirements:  Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements:  Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)

About Facility:

• 457 licensed beds
• Trauma Level III
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center of Excellence
• Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds:
• 14 private rooms - no negative pressure capability

Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months of PCU RN experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler: No

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Heart Failure, Chest pain, patient requiring fluid resuscitation/blood products, COPD, Cardiac Cath pre/post
• Medical overflow

Patient Ratios:

• RN:
  • 1:4-6, acuity dependent – surge times could increase to 1:7-8 (MedSurg/Tele)
  • 1:4 (PCU)
• CNA: 1:7

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

• RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• PIV starts, NG Tube placement/management, Pleurx drains, management of various surgical drains, chest tube management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titratable cardiac drips (Cardizem), TR bands etc.

Support within the Department:

• CNA s - assist nursing team to provide ADL s, bathing, foley care, mobility, turning and repositioning, trained to do phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, Glucometer
• Receptionist/HUC: None
• Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
• Phlebotomy: Combined effort between RNs, CNA s, IV team
• IV/VAT Team: yes
• Resource Nurse - - when staffing allows
• RT 24/7 - assigned to multiple units
• Hospitalist 24/7: Yes, not unit based
• Telemetry monitoring - If tele ordered, our patients are remotely monitored in off unit arrhythmia center but Nurses station has visual capability to see EKG s

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit specific equipment: Bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitor
• Patient Safety Net

Floating:

• Travel nurses will be first to float to other nursing units and provide flexible staffing support based on patient care needs and staffing demands. They will demonstrate adaptability and clinical flexibility when floating to other units. Will take patients within scope of practice on any unit (e.g. MedSurg assignment in ICU, MedSurg holds in ED, etc.)
• Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
  • Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises
  • If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Shift times: 0645-1915 and 1845- 0715
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Professional, Team oriented

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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