Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$36 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina |
About this job
Job Description
Apidel Technologies is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
Duration: 3+ Months Contract (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3x12 hour shifts)
Location: Columbia, SC 29203 (Prisma Health)
Note: This is a Travel Position.
Job Description:
The Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring and intermediate-level care. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Provide direct patient care to PCU patients with complex and acute medical conditions
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret telemetry readings accurately
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as prescribed
• Assess patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and healthcare staff to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Follow hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required
• 2+ years of experience required for first-time travelers
• Active RN License required (Compact License preferred if applicable)
• AHA ACLS certification required
• AHA BCLS/BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
Apidel Technologies Job ID #API4182.
About Apidel TechnologiesAt Apidel Technologies LLC, we specialize in delivering high-impact
healthcare staffing solutions that empower organizations to maintain
operational excellence and deliver exceptional patient care. With our
headquarters in Illinois and regional offices in New Jersey, California, and
Georgia, we offer both nationwide reach and local insight to support the
dynamic workforce needs of healthcare providers across the U.S.
We deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare
professionals, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical
Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing
Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant, and Nurse Practitioners, Medical
Laboratory Scientist, Phlebotomist, Histologists, across a diverse
spectrum of care settings such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers,
long-term care facilities, correctional institutions, and more. Our deep
talent network and sector-specific understanding position us as a valuable
partner to client platforms, enabling a scalable and seamless workforce
experience for healthcare employers and job seekers.
Since our founding in 2012, Apidel has earned the trust of Fortune 500
healthcare organizations, mid-sized providers, and government agencies
at the county and state levels. We provide end-to-end staffing services,
contingent workforce solutions, direct hire, temp-to-hire, and executive
search, designed to align with your clinical and operational objectives.
As a certified WBENC firm, we are committed to Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) and take a client-centric approach that
combines industry insight, agile delivery models, and culturally competent
staffing to help our clients thrive in today’s fast-evolving healthcare
- 401k retirement plan
- License and certification reimbursement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
- Sick pay
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