
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Greenville, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/26/2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 42% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,628 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 35 of them in Greenville.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Nursing Job in Greenville, North Carolina
Discover the welcoming community of Greenville, NC 27834, a vibrant eastern North Carolina city known for its friendly atmosphere, convenient amenities, and access to local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit / Medical Step Down team in Greenville, NC, and provide high-quality care for medically complex patients in a fast-paced travel nursing environment. This PCU Registered Nurse role is ideal for an experienced RN looking to strengthen critical care skills while working with a supportive healthcare team in eastern North Carolina.
Job Details
- Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Medical Step Down Unit
- Location: Greenville, NC 27834
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Unit Highlights: 32-bed stepdown unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Schedule Notes: Includes weekend coverage with 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Job Requirements
- 2 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required
- Active RN license; compact license accepted
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Experience with EPIC preferred
- Previous travel nurse experience preferred
- Must be comfortable providing tracheostomy care
- Must meet local radius requirements
- Completion of pre-start assessments and exams required
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care for medicine patients requiring stepdown-level monitoring
- Manage central lines, respiratory support needs, and tracheostomy patients
- Perform IV starts, peripheral lab draws, and arterial blood draws
- Administer and monitor IV drips, including cardiac, insulin, and heparin infusions
- Closely observe patients and respond to changing clinical conditions
- Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, and the interdisciplinary medical team to support patient care goals
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support safe, efficient unit workflow
- Contribute to a team-based environment focused on patient-centered care
Apply now for this rewarding Greenville, North Carolina travel nursing opportunity and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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