Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,822 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Concord North, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

JOB DESCRIPTION
About Facility:
o Concord, NC 
o 457 licensed beds
o Trauma Level III
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center of Excellence
o Bariatric Center of Excellence
o Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
Unit Information:
o Beds: 20
3 Progressive beds within the department
o Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months PCU experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler: Not preferred but will consider
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o HPB Patients – Whipples, Liver Resections, Distal Pancreas/Spleen, Pancreatitis
o Women s Surgery – Hysterectomies, Mastectomies
o Plastic Surgery – DIEP Flap (Breast Reconstruction), Panniculectomy
Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:4-6; surge times could be 1:7-8
Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o PCU RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement)
Skills required:
o Drain Care, Central Line Management, G/J Tubes, Heparin Gtt management, Cardiac Gtt management (ACLS), cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement/management, management of various surgical drains
Support within the Department:
o CNA Duties - able to perform blood draws, foley insertion/removal, standard patient care as assigned
o Charge nurse - Able to assist with patient care, med passes, & admissions; may or may not have an assignment
o IV/VAT Team - Available as a consult within the hospital
o Resource Nurse - Mentors available on night shift
o Telemetry monitoring/tech
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Epic
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Phillips
o Unit specific equipment: Bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitor, bedside Tele monitors in PCU rooms
o Patient Safety Net
Floating:
o Within region and scope of practice
Region 1
Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of Holidays
o 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
o Shift times: 0645-1915/1845-0715
o Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free
o Unit Culture: Strong teamwork on the unit

CUSTOM FIELDS

Shift
12hr Night Shift - 36
Shift Information
Shift times: 1845-0715; Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks
SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No
Yes
On Call, Call Back Requirements
N/A
Weekend Rotation
Every other
Holiday Requirements
Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements
Region 1
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Talent Burst Job ID #26-20594. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PCU

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.