Job Description

Job Description

Excite Health Partners 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: 12/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: RN - PCU
\n Facility: Advocate Southeast
\n Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift - 36 hours/week
\n Start Date: 12/22/2025
\n Assignment Length: 13 weeks (until 03/21/2026)

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Job Description:
\nJoin a dynamic and dedicated team at Advocate Southeast as an RN on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This facility, located at 10628 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC, offers state-of-the-art care for patients with complex conditions such as COPD, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Renal Failure, and Sepsis. The unit features 36 beds with an average census of 36, providing a challenging yet rewarding environment for experienced nurses.

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As a PCU RN, you'll be responsible for delivering top-tier patient care to a diverse patient population, including those requiring mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, titratable IV drips, and advanced cardiac monitoring. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes certified support staff, virtual nursing, and specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Deliver comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic conditions, such as COPD, Heart Failure, and post-ventilation management.\n
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage chest tubes, and care for trached and vented patients.\n
• Administer blood products and manage wound care/dressing changes.\n
• Perform tracheostomy care, IV therapy, and titratable medication adjustments.\n
• Collaborate with support staff, including CNAs, virtual nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, and specialists.\n
• Document accurately in the EMR (EPIC) and utilize advanced monitoring equipment.\n
• Respond promptly to patient needs, including assisting with mobility, vital signs, and nutrition.\n

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Qualifications & Requirements:

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Certifications & Licenses:

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• _RN: Must possess an active and unrestricted _ BLS __\n
• _RN: Must possess an active and unrestricted _ ACLS __\n
• RN: NIHSS certification required \n

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Experience:

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• Minimum of 18 months experience in a PCU or similar acute care setting.\n
• Proven experience with ventilated and trached patients, including trach care and ventilator management.\n
• Familiarity with cardiac rhythm interpretation and the management of cardiac gtts.\n
• Experience with blood product administration, wound care, and complex IV therapy.\n

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Skills:

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• Ability to care for critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BIPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and hypothermia protocols.\n
• Skilled in performing blood draws, phlebotomy, and medication administration.\n
• Strong bedside assessment and patient advocacy skills.\n
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.\n

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Additional Qualifications:

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• Valid Driver's License and proof of insurance may be required for floating to different facilities.\n
• Accepts first-time travelers with appropriate experience.\n

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Support & Resources:

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• Comprehensive support from dedicated team members including case managers, clinical nurse specialists, RTs, pharmacists, and educators.\n
• Virtual nursing support for admissions, discharges, and patient observation.\n
• Access to advanced medical technology including EPIC EMR, Phillips monitors, Omnicell medication systems, and Alaris IV pumps.\n
• Opportunities to float within a multi-facility region to expand your experience.\n

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Work Environment & Scheduling:

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• Shift: 12-hour Night Shift (6:50 PM - 7:20 AM or 6:50 PM - 7:20 AM depending on schedule)\n
• Schedule: Every other weekend, working 75% of holidays.\n
• Orientation: Two days departmental orientation and NEO onboarding.\n
• Parking: Free on-site parking.\n
• Scrubs: Navy Blue.\n
• Region: Flexible floating to Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital. Floating mid-shift will be paid for travel time.\n

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Why Join Us:

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• Family-oriented, collaborative culture emphasizing teamwork.\n
• Professional growth opportunities within a leading healthcare system.\n
• Competitive compensation: Weekly taxable pay of $1,614.71 and stipend of $975.39.\n

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This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your nursing career in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in patient care. If you're passionate about critical care and meet the qualifications above, we want to hear from you!

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Note: Candidates must be within 50 miles of the home unit for travel assignment considerations.
\nPlease apply with your updated resume and credentials.

Excite Health Partners Job ID #192159. 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: RN - PCU

About Excite Health Partners

For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Dental benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Company provided housing options

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Start working today, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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