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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Greensboro, NC
Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with a locum tenens travel contract in Greensboro, North Carolina (zip code 27401). This 13-week healthcare assignment places you in a state-of-the-art, 30-bed medical neuroscience PCU, providing specialized care to adult patients with neurological conditions. Greensboro is a top destination for North Carolina nursing jobs, offering a vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and a welcoming healthcare community—making it an excellent location for travel nurses seeking rewarding RN opportunities.
PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Greensboro, NC 27401 (North Carolina healthcare job)
• Facility: Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 10/7/2025 – End: 1/6/2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:00), including every other weekend and holiday coverage
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1820 - $1870
• Employment Type: Locum tenens, travel nursing contract
• Orientation: 24 hours (per primary Orientation Hours field; source data contains both 16 and 24 hours, but 24 hours is used for consistency)
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Float: Required across all Cone Health facilities as needed

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent neuro PCU or stepdown RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (North Carolina or compact state, must be in hand at submission)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Ability to pass EKG exam (Pass/Fail, 2 attempts allowed)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Willingness to float to other units or Cone Health campuses as needed
• Not accepting local candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greensboro, NC

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, traumatic brain injury, and movement disorders
• Manage and monitor patients with CVA, external CPAP/BiPAP, TR band, Yale Swallowing screen, and neuro stepdown protocols
• Provide central and peripheral line care, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management
• Monitor telemetry and cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: IV, physical therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Float to other units or Cone Health campuses as required
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic EMR
• Participate in self-scheduling and provide coverage for required holidays and evenings

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this exceptional PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Greensboro, North Carolina!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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