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Posted 22 July, 2026

RN - PCU

TalentBurst, Inc.
Kings Mountain, NC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Title: RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Ohio (Facility with 58 Licensed Beds)
Duration: 13 Weeks (or per contract)
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shift (36 Hours/Week) | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered NurseAbout the Facility
  • 58 Licensed Beds
  • No Trauma Designation
  • Radius Rule: Traveler's permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the facility
Unit Information
  • 33-Bed PCU/MedSurg Unit
  • Minimum Experience Required: 18 Months PCU Experience
  • First-Time Travelers Accepted
Unit Overview

This is a combined Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical unit caring for a diverse patient population requiring intermediate-level care.

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses
  • Stroke Rule-Out
  • CVA
  • Cellulitis
  • Failure to Thrive (FTT)
  • Altered Mental Status (AMS)
  • Chest Pain Rule-Out
  • Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
  • COPD
  • General Medical-Surgical Patients
Patient RatiosNursing Ratios
  • RN: 1:5 – 1:6
  • LPN: Primary patient assignments (same ratio as RN)
  • CNA: 1:8 – 1:12
Required Certifications
  • Active RN License
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
Required Skills

Candidates must have experience with:

  • Essential Nursing Functions
  • Teamwork & Communication
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Cardiac Drip Management
  • Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
  • Chest Tube Management
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Wound Care & Dressing Changes
  • Central Line Management
Support Available on the UnitClinical Support
  • CNA Support
    • ADLs
    • Vital Signs
    • Blood Glucose Monitoring
    • Telemetry/Masimo Monitoring
    • Admission, Transfer & Discharge Assistance
Additional Support
  • Receptionist/Health Unit Coordinator (most day shifts)
    • Call Bell Management
    • Phone Triage
    • ADT Support
  • Charge Nurse (typically without patient assignment)
  • Phlebotomy Team
  • IV/Vascular Access Team
  • Resource Nurse (staffing dependent)
  • Respiratory Therapy Available 24/7
  • Hospitalists Available 24/7
    • Combination of On-Site and Virtual Coverage
  • Telemetry Monitoring
    • Unit-Based Monitoring
    • Central Monitoring at AH Cleveland
Technology & Equipment
  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pumps: Alaris
  • Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitoring System: Phillips Telemetry
  • Additional Equipment:
    • Fall Prevention Devices
    • Patient Positioning Equipment
Floating RequirementsRequired Floating

Travelers must be willing to float within scope of practice.

  • May float throughout the facility as needed
  • May float to AH Cleveland regularly
    • Approximately 15–20 minutes away
    • Typically notified in advance
Regional Floating
  • Required to float throughout Region 3 based on staffing needs
  • Candidates should decline the position if not agreeable to regional floating requirements
Mid-Shift Floating
  • Traveler remains on the clock
  • Paid travel time between facilities
OrientationNew Employee Orientation (NEO)Unit Orientation
  • 2 Department-Specific Orientation Days
Scheduling InformationShift
  • 12-Hour Night Shift
  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 36 Hours Per Week
Weekend Requirement
  • Every Other Weekend (EOW)
Schedule Cycle
  • Schedule posted in 6-week increments
Call & Low Census Information
  • No traditional on-call requirement
  • Possibility of Low Census Call
Call Back Expectations
  • Night Shift: Can be called back until 3:00 AM
  • Day Shift: Can be called back until 3:00 PM
Holiday Requirements
  • Travelers are required to work 75% of holidays during the contract
Time-Off Policy
  • Up to 6 days off may be approved
  • Holidays cannot be included in approved time off
  • If contracted hours are not met, time may need to be added to the end of the assignment
Unit Culture
  • Close-knit team environment
  • Strong emphasis on teamwork
  • "Every patient is our patient” philosophy
  • High focus on patient experience and quality care
Additional Information
  • Scrub Color: Navy Blue
  • Free Parking Available
  • Clinical Interview Required

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Company Description
Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA