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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory, NC for RNs

Find Top RN Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PCU travel nurse jobs in and around Hickory, North Carolina. We currently offer 2 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Hickory area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Hickory’s PCU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

An PCU travel nurse salary in the Hickory area is excellent.
As of May 1, 2025, the average Progressive Care Unit travel nurse working in Hickory and surrounding areas earned about $1,703 weekly. Today you can find PCU jobs with a salary range between $1,668 to $1,839 per week. The Hickory PCU travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Hickory proper like Frye Regional Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Granite Falls, Conover and Newton to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PCU travel jobs in Hickory. The earliest start date in Hickory is Jun 30, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $1,839 per week. The latest start date for an PCU job in Hickory is Jul 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $1,839 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Progressive Care Unit travel nurse job in Hickory including 13 weeks.

Hickory is a great location for PCU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Progressive Care Unit Jobs in or near Hickory

We have 2 Progressive Care Unit jobs in Hickory, NC and 56 Progressive Care Unit travel jobs in North Carolina, and 351 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,839
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital 355 beds Home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General & Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Center, and Level 3 NICU 32 bed ED, 29 bed inpatient rehab, 15 bed surgical suite & imaging Frye South Campus comprises of an 81 bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,839
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital 355 beds Home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General & Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Center, and Level 3 NICU 32 bed ED, 29 bed inpatient rehab, 15 bed surgical suite & imaging Frye South Campus comprises of an 81 bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Charlotte, North Carolina – 28210
    Distance from Hickory: 45 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,568 to $1,728
Weekly Pay*
Floating: Within region and scope of practice Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable Region 2 – Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children’s Hospital) How many licensed beds? 337 Trauma Designation? No Teaching Hospital? No Chest Pain Center? Yes Stroke Center? Yes Free parking **Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit** Unit Information: Beds: 36 Average Census: 36 Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of PCU exp Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Unit Culture: Family Oriented, Excellent Teamwork Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: COPD/Pulmonary Diseases, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Renal Failure, Sepsis, ETOH/CIWA and IVDA, tracheostomies requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous BIPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, hypothermia regulation, and titratable IV drips Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3-4 CNA: 1:9 Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver’s License and/or Insurance: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills required: RN: Experience with the above patients, experience with trached/vented patients, temporary/transvenous pacemaker, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, trach care, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc. Support within the Department: CNA – patient care (ADLs/Vitals/Nutrition/Blood sugar checks) and mobility No Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds) Phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT Team, 24/7 Pharmacist dedicated to unit Case Manager x 2 per unit MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist RT 24/7 – will perform Nebulizer treatments Nurse Educator Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist until 12am and then virtual/on call critical care MD No remote Tele Monitoring – Unit Clerk, Charge/Clinical Supervisor and Staff are responsible to read and post every shift Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Rover Communication Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds)
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Charlotte, North Carolina – 28210
    Distance from Hickory: 45 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,568 to $1,728
Weekly Pay*
Floating: Within region and scope of practice Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable Region 2 – Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children’s Hospital) How many licensed beds? 337 Trauma Designation? No Teaching Hospital? No Chest Pain Center? Yes Stroke Center? Yes Free parking **Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit** Unit Information: Beds: 36 Average Census: 36 Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of PCU exp Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Unit Culture: Family Oriented, Excellent Teamwork Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: COPD/Pulmonary Diseases, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Renal Failure, Sepsis, ETOH/CIWA and IVDA, tracheostomies requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous BIPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, hypothermia regulation, and titratable IV drips Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3-4 CNA: 1:9 Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver’s License and/or Insurance: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills required: RN: Experience with the above patients, experience with trached/vented patients, temporary/transvenous pacemaker, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, trach care, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc. Support within the Department: CNA – patient care (ADLs/Vitals/Nutrition/Blood sugar checks) and mobility No Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds) Phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT Team, 24/7 Pharmacist dedicated to unit Case Manager x 2 per unit MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist RT 24/7 – will perform Nebulizer treatments Nurse Educator Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist until 12am and then virtual/on call critical care MD No remote Tele Monitoring – Unit Clerk, Charge/Clinical Supervisor and Staff are responsible to read and post every shift Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Rover Communication Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds)
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Charlotte, North Carolina – 28207
    Distance from Hickory: 45 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,568 to $1,728
Weekly Pay*
o Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable ? Region 3 – Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Concord, North Carolina – 28025
    Distance from Hickory: 48 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,563 to $1,722
Weekly Pay*
Beds: 28 Avg Census? 28 Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years PCU experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, prefer with at least 2 years’ experience Unit Culture: Driven to provide quality patient care through communication and teamwork. Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Acute Respiratory Failure, COPD, CHF, PE, NSTEMI, CVA, Sepsis, GI Bleed, Afib/flutter, ETOH abuse Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4 – Progressive, 1:5 – Medical CNA: 1:8-10 Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver’s License and/or Insurance: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills required: Bipap, Optiflow (high flow), NC 1-15L, home vent care, trach care, chest tubes management, Pleurx drains, ostomy care, wound vac care, post pacemaker, TR band post Heart Cath, PIV starts, blood draws, Medication drip management of the following: Heparin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Labetalol, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Nesiritide, Cardene, Nitroglycerine, Phenobarbital -all either IVP, Titration or IVP Support within the Department: CNA – vital signs, blood sugars, ADLs, foley placement, lab draws, etc. Receptionist/HUC: Yes – M-F 8a-3p Charge nurse – typically a free charge Phlebotomy: Nursing and CNA will draw labs IV/VAT Team RT, 24/7: 2 on days, 1 on nights – stays on the unit Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist, 24/7 Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes Technology/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips – hardwire and remove boxes Unit specific equipment: Lifepak, Bladder scanner x2, EKG machine x2, remote tele box, portable monitor, hoyer lift, dopplers, etc. Floating: Within region and scope of practice Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable Region 1 – Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) — could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 11
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding PCU unit, based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding PCU unit, based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding PCU unit, based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
show more show less
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Statistics on PCU RN Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

Here are some helpful statistics about PCU traveling nurse jobs in & near Hickory. The data is based on the last three complete months of PCU job postings in the Hickory and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Progressive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Hickory and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PCU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Hickory, NC

What are the top paying Progressive Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Hickory?

What types of shifts are most common for PCU travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Hickory and surrounding areas.

How many Progressive Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Hickory?

There are currently 2 Progressive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Hickory. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,688 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,720 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Progressive Care Unit staff in or near Hickory?

  • Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory
  • Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby (32.4 miles from Hickory)
  • McDowell Hospital in Marion (37.6 miles from Hickory)
  • Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte (44.8 miles from Hickory)

How much does an Progressive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Hickory?

A Progressive Care Unit nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,716 per week.

What is the most common contract for Progressive Care Unit travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Progressive Care Unit job in Hickory is 13 weeks.

Locating Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory

In Hickory, facilities like Frye Regional Medical Center, all offer PCU departments.

Other popular cities near Hickory’s PCU job opportunities are Granite Falls (6.7 miles), Conover (7.1 miles) and Newton (8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 28150 (32.4 miles), 28752 (37.6 miles) and 28203 (44.8 miles).

Hickory Hospitals With PCU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PCU nurses in Hickory. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling PCU nurse position in or nearby Hickory.

Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
3 wks, 8 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Dialysis, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Telemetry RN
Address
201 E Grover St
Shelby, NC 28150
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rocky Brook (28151), Fairway Heights (28151), Valleyhall (28151), Eastway Heights (28152), Olsen Homes (28152)
Frye Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 6 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
420 N Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.