Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/17/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 4
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position in an Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit, with ACLS and NIHSS certifications required and a high likelihood of charge and preceptor responsibilities each shift.

Details\n

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• 18-bed Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit within a hospital setting, including 4 epilepsy monitoring beds
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• Patient population includes stroke, tumors, epilepsy, spine injury, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions, neurotrauma, CNS infections, and ENT malignancies
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• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
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• Every other weekend (EOW) required
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• Every other holiday (EOH) required
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• No on-call requirements
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, and NIHSS
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• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
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• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited school of nursing required; BSN or MSN preferred
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• Two professional references required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Candidates should be prepared to serve in a charge nurse or preceptor role on a near-daily basis
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• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process
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• Responsibilities include complex patient assessment, care planning, patient and family education, and discharge planning
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• Unit is part of a nationally recognized neurosciences program delivering collaborative, compassionate care
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• A background check and drug screen are required; candidates should be prepared to complete the drug screen within 24 hours of commitment
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• BSN or MSN preferred but not required
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American Traveler Job ID #P-732629. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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