PCU Travel Nurse Job in Shelby, NC | Nights (3x12)

Atrium Health - Cleveland Shelby, NC
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Shelby, NC
Weekly Pay
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$2,107
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/07
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Shelby, North Carolina, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Atrium Health - Cleveland. This role pays $2,107 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PCU travel nurse job in Shelby, NC, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Atrium Health - Cleveland
    • — Quick Feedback
    • — High Extension Rate
    • — First-Time Travelers Accepted
  • Location: Shelby, NC 28150
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel PCU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by North Carolina and national regulatory bodies.

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What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
As North Carolina's first Level III trauma center, what acuity will travel nurses see at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby?
A 241-bed community hospital with North Carolina's first Level III Trauma Center, Atrium Health Cleveland runs a 24/7 emergency department with Chest Pain Center accreditation and Carolinas Stroke Network access.
What orthopedic and surgical caseload will travel nurses find at Atrium Health Cleveland?
Its Joint Academy handles hip, knee, and shoulder replacement with robotic-assisted surgery, and the hospital charts on Epic — ortho and joint-replacement work for OR and med-surg travelers.
What heart and cancer care does Atrium Cleveland offer travel nurses?
Heart care runs through Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute with cardiac rehabilitation, alongside cancer care in partnership with Levine Cancer Institute.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PCU job in Shelby

Explore Shelby, NC

Shelby, NC pairs a walkable center and deep musical roots with a smaller but active clinical setting built on medical-surgical units and surgical suites. Atrium Health Cleveland anchors the local footprint, providing core services to the greater Cleveland County region with a community-based patient flow drawn largely from the surrounding towns. Because the area's healthcare networks overlap, assignments often open in nearby Gastonia and Kings Mountain, letting clinicians compare nearby contracts without a major relocation. Downtime usually means a stop at the Earl Scruggs Center or a walk along the Broad River Greenway. For a small western-Piedmont market, the overlap of regional networks is what gives travelers more than one option close to home.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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