The Progressive Care Unit RN, as a professional practitioner, assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinking and performance ability in the coordinator of patient care, consistently performs according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition or intermedia unit.
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one year progressive care unit experience preferred
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Assignment Details
Specialty: PCU / Stepdown RN
Location: Tarboro, NC
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights
Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Hours: 36 hours/week (3x12s)
Start Date: ASAP - 7/27 or 8/3
Pay: Up to $2,400/week for travelers residing 50+ miles from the facility
Hiring Process: Quick feedback and fast hiring decisions
Why This Assignment?
Competitive weekly pay
Fast interview and offer process
Supportive clinical environment
Excellent extension potential
Opportunity to work in a well-respected healthcare system in Eastern North Carolina
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Progressive Care PCU
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0142
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $2400 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-07-14T15:10:05
PCU/Stepdown RN - Tarboro, NC • Tarboro, NC, United States
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