Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary:
This is a Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The role involves providing specialized nursing care to a diverse patient population with diagnoses such as stroke, pneumonia, cellulitis, and more. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers an opportunity to work within a close-knit team on a combination unit of Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical patients, with potential to float within scope of practice to nearby facilities.

Job Details:

• Location: Kings Mountain, North Carolina
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a), every 6 weeks cycle
• Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, 18 months of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, and at least 0 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tracheostomies, cardiac GTT (Gastrointestinal Tube) experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products management, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management.
• Schedule: Nights, 36 hours per week, with weekend rotation every other week and possibility of low census call.
• Float: Will float within scope of practice at the facility and to all facilities within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, Central Division). Floating mid-shift will be paid for travel time between facilities.
• Orientation: 2 days departmental orientation at the facility.
• Additional Information: The role includes working with EPIC electronic medical records and various clinical equipment. Travelers will work 75% of holidays.
• Region: Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH).
• Other: Scrub color navy blue, free parking, and a collaborative, patient-centered unit culture.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

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As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.