Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment | Roanoke Rapids, NC (27870)

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel assignment in Roanoke Rapids, NC (27870). Night shift Progressive Care/Step Down role for experienced RNs with an active NC or Compact RN license, BLS and ACLS. Join a dedicated med?surg/step down team and advance your travel nursing career in North Carolina.

Job Details

• Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC (27870)
• Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / PCU RN
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Setting: Medical Step Down Unit (PCU) – Progressive Care
• Shift: 12-hour nights (NOC)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Start Date: June 15, 2026

Why This PCU Travel Nurse Job

This travel nursing job is ideal for RNs seeking Progressive Care Unit experience, strong critical care exposure, and the chance to work nights in a supportive team environment. Roanoke Rapids offers a friendly community, outdoor recreation along the Roanoke River, and easy access to regional North Carolina healthcare hubs.

Minimum Qualifications & Certifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact State (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA (required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (required)
• Minimum 1 year recent PCU, Step Down, or progressive care/telemetry experience
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and flexible scheduling as needed
• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and communication skills

Core Responsibilities (PCU RN duties)

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care/Step Down Unit
• Continuously monitor and assess patient conditions; identify and respond to clinical changes promptly
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as prescribed and per facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, case management) to implement patient care plans
• Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Accurately document patient care, assessments, and interventions in the electronic medical record
• Support unit flow, handoffs, and safe transitions between levels of care

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Ready to take this travel nursing opportunity? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Submit your resume and active license information today to be considered for this Progressive Care/Step Down travel assignment.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #477790. 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: PCU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.