Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,910 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Wilmington, NC

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Wilmington, North Carolina (zip code 28401). This travel RN job offers the opportunity to work in a top-rated healthcare facility in a vibrant coastal city known for its historic downtown, scenic riverfront, and beautiful Atlantic beaches. Join our healthcare team and experience one of the best North Carolina nursing jobs available!

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

Location : Wilmington, NC 28401

Unit : Cardiac Telemetry – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Employment Type : Travel Nursing Contract

Contract Duration : 13 weeks (option to extend up to 26 weeks)

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1700 - $1750

Shift : 12-hour nights (18 : 45 – 07 : 15), 36 hours per week

Start Date : November 24, 2025

Patient Ratios : 1 : 4 for surgical step down, 1 : 5-6 for lower acuity

Weekend Requirement : 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (flexible)

Unit Orientation : 24 hours

Scrubs : Navy

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent experience in cardiac care (PCU, Telemetry, Stepdown, DOU, IMC)

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state (must be in hand at start)

BLS & ACLS certifications required

NIHSS certification required

Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Epic charting experience preferred

Required skills : Cardiac Telemetry, Sheath Removal, Dysrhythmia interpretation / management, Post MI, Pre / Post Cardiac Cath, Cardiac drip management (including titration), Chest tubes (Emerson / Pleuravac), External CPAP / BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management

Preferred : Arterial line management, Wound Care / Wound Vac, Charge nurse experience

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and vascular conditions (atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD, PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and more)

Monitor and manage patients post cardiac and thoracic surgeries (CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, Watchman, VATS, vascular surgeries, pacemaker placements, etc.)

Operate specialized clinical equipment : Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, cardiac drips

Document and communicate patient care using Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR systems

Float to other hospital units as needed (not first to float; follows unit rotation)

Participate in Storm Team / Hurricane Team during catastrophic events as required

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams : physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and more

Maintain compliance with fatigue policy (no more than 5 days in a row or 60 hours / week)

Wilmington, NC is a top destination for travel nurses, offering a welcoming community, thriving arts scene, and endless outdoor recreation. Enjoy Southern hospitality and coastal living while advancing your nursing career in a supportive healthcare environment.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

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 - Travel Division Job ID #423686. 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 - Travel Division

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