PCU | RN

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Neuro Stepdown | Travel Nurse – Durham, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Neuro Stepdown Travel Contract in Durham, NC. 13-week travel nursing job (night shift) paying $1,890–$1,990/week. Join a dedicated Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team focused on neuro & spine stepdown care in Durham, North Carolina.

What You’ll Get

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 – $1,990
• Location: Durham, NC 27710 (Durham, North Carolina — Triangle area)
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN), PCU / Neuro & Spine Stepdown
• Assignment: 13-week travel contract (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 24 hours
• Scrub Colors: Royal Blue
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)

Travel Nurse & RN Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (neuro experience preferred; strong med-surg or surgical background accepted)
• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license in hand (Registered Nurse licensure for North Carolina)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• EPIC electronic charting experience required
• One supervisory reference within the last year
• Ability to float to Med/Surg, Neuro, Stepdown, and PCU units
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions or declinations)

PCU / Neuro Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Neuro & Spine Stepdown Unit (Progressive Care Unit RN duties)
• Care for patients with spinal surgery, stroke, seizure disorders, epilepsy monitoring, ALS, AMS, GB, MS, MG, encephalitis, TBI, and other neuro diagnoses
• Perform and manage procedures including lumbar drains, external ventriculostomies, EVDs, NGT insertions, vasoactive drips, heparin and insulin drips, IVIG, plex therapy, and stereotactic biopsy support
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment such as SCDs, Alaris infusion pumps, lift equipment, and participate in rapid response/code teams
• Administer blood products; manage central and peripheral lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and wound care
• Assess and manage dysrhythmias, seizure activity, and withdrawal syndromes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social work
• Maintain compliance with facility and unit protocols, timely documentation, and completion of required modules

Advance your nursing career with a meaningful travel nurse opportunity in Durham, NC. Experience excellent clinical support, diverse neuro cases, and the cultural and recreational benefits of living in a vibrant North Carolina city.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career. Join our RN team in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Neuro Stepdown today!

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.