Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,876 per week in Shelby, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Shelby, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,876 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 18 months PCU RN experience License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with tracheostomy care Cardiac medication administration experience Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills Chest tube management Blood product administration Wound care and dressing changes Management of central lines Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specialized in the Progressive Care Unit. The facility has 241 licensed beds and is a Level 3 trauma center. The unit consists of 32 beds. The typical patient population includes those with CHF, dysrhythmias, chest pain evaluations, strokes, abdominal issues, respiratory conditions, diabetes, and acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease. The nurse-to-patient ratio is commonly 1:4 but may extend to 1:5 based on patient acuity. Support within the department includes CNA assistance for activities of daily living. Resources such as charge nurses are available to assist with nursing care. Phlebotomy services are provided by trained staff. Additional support includes a respiratory team available 24/7 and hospitalists and intensivists on-site. Telemetry monitoring is conducted at both the bedside and nurses' station. The electronic medical record system utilized is EPIC. The IV pump system used is Alaris, while medication dispensing is managed by Omnicell. Floating may occur within the region and scope of practice. Travelers will be paid for travel time between facilities if floating mid-shift. The unit fosters a family-oriented culture. Weekend rotation is expected every other weekend. Holidays require working 75% of the time. Requests for time off can be approved for up to 6 days, excluding holidays. Travelers are expected to add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours. The schedule cycle is every 6 weeks. Scrub color is navy.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam