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Travel PCU RN - Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Focus Staff

Shelby, NC

Staffing partner

Eligibility
Cardiac
Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36 hrs a week
Unit
Stepdown
Contract
13-week contract

Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
13 weeks · starts May 11, 2026 · Travel
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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Pay

Relocation
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About this role

Focus Staff is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Shelby, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a PCU setting.

  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Start Date: 05/11/2026
  • Shift: 3x12 Nights

Benefits for Travel PCU RNs

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
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  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive pay
  • Referral bonus
  • Holiday bonus

Requirements

  • 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
  • Valid NC RN License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS
  • Eligible to work in the United States

About Focus Staff

Focus Staff is a traveler-first nurse and healthcare staffing agency! We prioritize the needs of our travelers, giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love, explore the country and do what you do best, help others.

Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!

All-Star Status

  • Dallas 100 (Multiple Years in a Row)
  • Inc. 5000
  • Middle Market 50
  • Certified by The Joint Commission
  • Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction 2022
  • Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2022
  • Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms 2017

If you’re seeking a Travel Progressive Care Unit Nurse position in Shelby, NC and are looking to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you’re seeking travel assignments, PR or permanent positions.

We Offer

  • Immediate Openings
  • Weekly Pay through Direct Deposits
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Day and Night Shifts Available
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Guaranteed Hours (based on employer)
  • Travel Assistance
  • Dedicated/Responsive Recruiters
  • Day One Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Generous Housing Stipend
  • 24/7 Support
  • Company Provided Housing Options
  • Referral Bonus ($600)
  • Loyalty Bonus ($1,200)
  • Discounts/Coupons to Hotels
  • Access to Jobs in all 50 States
  • Painless Credentialing Process
  • U. S. A.-based Company
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Joint Commission Certified
  • Licensure Reimbursement
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Access to Discounts, Rewards, and more
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Other Information

  • Job Title: Travel PCU Nurse
  • Employment Time: Contract/Travel
  • Date Posted: 04/14/2026 11:58:36 AM
  • Valid Through: 08/08/2026
  • Job City: Shelby
  • Job State: NC
  • Job Country: USA
  • Shift: 3x12 Nights
  • Job ID: a0xVt00000LR99gIAD
  • Hiring Organization: Focus Staff

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

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The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a PCU setting. Contract Length: 13 Weeks Start Date: 05/11/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Travel PCU RNs:· from this posting

Requirements

  • 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
  • Valid NC RN License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS
  • Eligible to work in the United States

Benefits highlights

  • Dental
  • Vision

Place

City
Shelby, NC
Median rent
$945/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$48,376/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
6% below the national average

North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.

Shelby sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, offering a relaxed small-town atmosphere with a revitalized downtown full of local shops, restaurants, and murals. Known for its barbecue heritage and nearby Broad River greenway, it's a quiet alternative to bigger cities while still within an hour of Charlotte.

Map showing the location of Shelby, NC
Approximate location in Shelby, NC. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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