PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Shelby, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Shelby, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,663/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.19
- Weekly
- $1,663
- Yearly (full-time)
- $86,476
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $46.19/hour — 14% 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, 46 of them in Shelby.
- 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
This 13-week contract opportunities calls for a registered nurse with at least 18 months of PCU experience to work night shifts in a 32-bed unit at a non-teaching, Level 3 Trauma hospital in Shelby, NC. The role involves managing patients with diagnoses such as CHF, arrhythmias, stroke, respiratory illnesses, and more, without mechanical ventilation. Expect to interpret cardiac rhythms, manage chest tubes, administer blood products, and perform wound care, all within a supportive and family-oriented environment. This assignment offers a chance to work alongside a skilled team with access to advanced technology like EPIC EMR and Phillips monitors, and the flexibility to float across nearby facilities within the region, which adds variety to your experience. Activities during this role do not include direct patient care responsibilities but focus on supporting patient stabilization and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver quality care.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year typically features mild temperatures with a blend of sunny days and occasional rain. It is comfortable for outdoor activities, with enough warmth to enjoy the changing scenery and pleasant evenings.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Don Gibson Theater and enjoy live musical performances
- Take a scenic drive to Lake James for boating and fishing
- Explore the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in nearby Flat Rock
- Hike along the South Mountains State Park trails
- Plan a day trip to Asheville to explore the Biltmore Estate and vibrant arts scene
Job Specifics:
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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