PEL/VIP is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN - PCU | Location (not provided)
Assignment Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This position involves providing specialized care to patients experiencing heart failure, chest pain, respiratory and renal failure, and other complex medical conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and a minimum of 18 months of PCU experience.
Assignment Details
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2160 (negotiable)
- Start Date: Not provided
- Assignment Length: Not provided
- Local Candidate Policy: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of the home unit
- Charting System: EMR - Epic
- Support: CNA, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT Team, RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist
- Technology: Alaris IV Pump, Omnicell med dispensing, Phillips monitors
- Floating: Required to float to all units within scope and region, as needed
- Scheduling: Weekend rotation every other week, no call, work 75% of holidays
- Orientation: Includes NEO and 2 days departmental
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the PCU setting
- Conduct cardiac rhythm interpretation and manage titratable drips
- Perform trach care, PIV starts, and chest tube management
- Handle medication gtt management, including cardiac drips and insulin
- Manage various drains and tubes (Dobhoff, PEG, etc.)
Qualifications
Required:
- 18 months of PCU experience
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
- Proficiency in general PCU skills, including stroke experience and cardiac rhythm interpretation
Preferred:
- Experience as a first-time traveler considered but not preferred
Job Type
Travel
Benefits
- Free parking
- Team-oriented unit culture
PEL/VIP Job ID #65726517. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About PEL/VIP
PEL/VIP connects nursing, respiratory and allied health professionals with opportunities that make a difference. For over 30 years, we've helped clinicians build rewarding careers through travel, contract, permanent, and PRN positions across acute care facilities, post-acute facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide.Whether you're looking for flexibility, career growth, competitive pay, or your next long-term opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your goals.
As a company built and operated by healthcare professionals, we understand the value clinicians bring to patient care. That's why we focus on building lasting relationships, providing personalized support, and creating opportunities where clinicians can succeed.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision benefits