TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PCU RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204!
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Start Date: October 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), 36 or 48 hours per week, every other weekend required. Contract options available including 20-week assignments. 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in IMCU setting. Float capability required to cardiac telemetry and med-surg units with ratios up to 1:6.
Highlights:
- Fast-paced 24-bed Intermediate Intensive Care Unit specializing in cardiac, medical-surgical, renal, bariatric, pulmonary, and trauma patients
- Comprehensive case mix including heart failure management, post-cardiac catheterization care, post-cardiac/vascular surgical patients, and dysrhythmia management
- Advanced clinical experience with vasoactive drips, high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, insulin drips, and non-invasive airway management
- Epic charting system with PYXIS medication management
- 36-hour unit orientation with self-scheduling based on unit needs
- Interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and lift teams
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of progressive care or step-down nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Demonstrated competency in telemetry monitoring, IV starts, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, peripheral line care, non-invasive airway management, post-cardiac cath care, and post-cardiac/vascular surgical experience
- Must pass EKG testing prior to assignment start
- Willingness to float to cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical units as needed
- Ability to work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Charge nurse experience
- Wound care and wound vac management experience
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic intermediate care environment where you'll manage a diverse patient population with complex cardiac and medical-surgical needs. You'll gain valuable experience with advanced interventions including vasoactive medication management, post-procedural cardiac care, and cutting-edge treatments like TAVR, Watchman devices, and Mitral Clip procedures. The unit provides comprehensive support services and the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to evidence-based care and positive patient outcomes in heart failure and critical cardiac management.
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