Progressive Care Unit - PCU RN - Travel Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America
Clyde, NC

Progressive Care Unit - PCU RN - Travel Nurse at Travel Nurse Across America summary:

This role is for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nurse providing close monitoring and care to patients who require frequent assessments but are not in ICU. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing IV lines, monitoring vital signs, and intervening in emergency situations. The position requires 1-2 years of acute care experience and certifications such as ACLS and BLS.

We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Clyde, NC. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. Progressive Care Unit RNs will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.

As a PCU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
  • Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
  • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
  • Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
PCU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Progressive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 1.5 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Keywords:

Progressive Care Unit RN, PCU Nurse, Travel Nurse, Acute Care Nursing, Cardiac Stepdown, IV Therapy, Patient Monitoring, ACLS, BLS, Step-down Unit

Posted 2026-02-05

Recommended Jobs

Anytime Fitness Cleaner

Anytime Fitness - Sanford, NC
Sanford, NC

Why Join Our Team? Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic and high-energy team in the fitness industry? At Anytime Fitness, we are committed to excellence and growth. We believe in supporting each ot…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-08

Architect Positions

Carlton Edwards Architects
Asheville, NC

Carlton Edwards is seeking a talented Project Manager/Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll oversee the planning, design, and execution of cutting-edge architectural projects, ensur…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-28

MH Kids Associate Director - Ridge Campus

Greensboro, NC

In Mercy Hill Kids we equip parents and develop leaders to engage kids with the gospel. The Associate Director is accountable and responsible for overseeing the outworking of the Mercy Hill Kids Mini…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-26

PROCESS ENGINEER JOBS

Continental Consultants
Charlotte, NC

Seeking a Process/Project Engineer to upgrade their operations in the Charlotte, NC area. Seeking BS ChE or ME with 5+ years industrial experience. Need lean manufacturing experience, process improv…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-20

Sr Director, Biopharma Manufacturing Commercial Solutions

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Wilmington, NC

Work Schedule Standard Office Hours (40/wk) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a po…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-22

Recruiting & Practice Management Specialist

The Pelora Group
Charlotte, NC

About the Role We are seeking a Recruiting & Practice Management Specialist to play a critical role in growing our advisor team. This hybrid role is 70% advisor recruiting and 30% practice‑managem…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-05

Maintenance Technician II -Embassy Suites Uptown Charlotte

CMC Hotels
Charlotte, NC

Are you looking for a Company you can "GROW" with, Look no farther, CMC Hotels can provide this opportunity to you. We believe in Growing People. Our people are the Heart of our organization. The grow…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-28

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Hybrid-In-Clinic

Discovery ABA
Winston Salem, NC

&##127775; Hybrid BCBA – Winston-Salem, North Carolina (3 Days In-Clinic / 2 Days Remote) Discover a Career That Loves You Back – at Discovery ABA Are you ready to make a real difference while …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

PA or NP, Cardiology (Rotating)

WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, NC

Overview: The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director, all physician partners, and their APP Manager, in WakeMed Physicia…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-29