PCU Travel Nurse Job in Charleston, SC | Nights (3x12)

Trident Regional Medical Center Charleston, SC
Open Posted 21 hours ago · apply early
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Charleston, SC
Weekly Pay
This pay combines taxable wages and tax-free stipends. For a full, transparent breakdown, submit the "I'm Interested" form, & a recruiter will send you the details.
$1,922
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
I'm Interested
Have a question about this job?

This PCU travel nurse job in Charleston, South Carolina, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Trident Regional Medical Center . This role pays $1,922 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 Charleston, SC, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Trident Regional Medical Center
  • Location: Charleston, SC 29406
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech

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 South Carolina and national regulatory bodies.

More PCU Jobs Nearby

PCU Travel Nurse Job in Florence, SC MUSC Health Florence Medical Center Florence, SC 84 mi away
$1,852 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Columbia, SC Prisma Health - Richland Hospital Columbia, SC 91 mi away
$1,880 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Augusta, GA Piedmont - Augusta Hospital Augusta, GA 116 mi away
$1,773 /wk Days (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Augusta, GA Doctors Hospital Augusta Augusta, GA 122 mi away
$1,729 /wk Days (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Augusta, GA Doctors Hospital Augusta Augusta, GA 122 mi away
$1,729 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Charlotte, NC Atrium Health - Pineville Charlotte, NC 153 mi away
$1,877 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Charlotte, NC Atrium Health - Pineville Charlotte, NC 153 mi away
$1,740 /wk Days (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Goldsboro, NC UNC Wayne Goldsboro, NC 207 mi away
$2,509 /wk Days (4×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Goldsboro, NC UNC Wayne Goldsboro, NC 207 mi away
$1,958 /wk Nights (3×12)
PCU Travel Nurse Job in Chapel Hill, NC UNC Main Hospital Chapel Hill, NC 211 mi away
$1,862 /wk Nights (3×12)

FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Charleston, SC

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.

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 Charleston

Explore Charleston, SC

A historic peninsula wrapped in a healthcare market, Charleston, SC draws travel RNs to the Lowcountry. MUSC Health and Roper St. Francis Healthcare carry much of the region's care, staffing surgical suites and med-surg units across their campuses. Many travelers base in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, or Summerville, all within a workable commute of the central hospital districts, and contracts surface across that wider Lowcountry footprint rather than only on the peninsula. Summer humidity is real, so it pays to line up housing with a short drive in mind. Days off lean coastal. A walk past the pastel houses of Rainbow Row, harbor views from the Battery, or an afternoon along the waterfront is the usual trade for a long shift.

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.

$1,922per week
I'm Interested