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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory 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 6 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 Mar 1, 2025, the average Progressive Care Unit travel nurse working in Hickory and surrounding areas earned about $1,656 weekly. Today you can find PCU jobs with a salary range between $1,463 to $1,845 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 Conover, Valdese and Lincolnton 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 Apr 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $1,631 per week. The latest start date for an PCU job in Hickory is May 4, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $1,612 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!

Search Top Paying Progressive Care Unit Jobs in or near Hickory

We have 6 Progressive Care Unit jobs in Hickory, NC and 84 Progressive Care Unit jobs in North Carolina, and 457 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,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • May 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Spruce Pine, North Carolina – 28777
    Distance from Hickory: 42 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
25 bed Critical Access hospital located in western NC, about 1 hour from Asheville. The town and surrounding region are rich in natural wonders, like Linville Caverns, and Crabtree Falls, and offer beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Spruce Pine has its own charming Downtown and is close to the unique community of Little Switzerland.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Spruce Pine, North Carolina – 28777
    Distance from Hickory: 42 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
25 bed Critical Access hospital located in western NC, about 1 hour from Asheville. The town and surrounding region are rich in natural wonders, like Linville Caverns, and Crabtree Falls, and offer beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Spruce Pine has its own charming Downtown and is close to the unique community of Little Switzerland.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina – 29732
    Distance from Hickory: 59 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,870 to $2,061
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: sepsis, stroke, heart failure, PNA, respiratory failure, substance withdrawl, epilepsy, trauma, post op, MI, CAD, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV medications, Vital signs/nursing interventions q4 hours routinely, may be more f # of Beds: 51 Nurse Patient Ratio: 4-5:1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: intermediate and med/surg Special Procedures: chest tube insertion, PICC, central line insertion at bedside, dialysis patients, EMU monitoring.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina – 29732
    Distance from Hickory: 59 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,870 to $2,061
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: sepsis, stroke, heart failure, PNA, respiratory failure, substance withdrawl, epilepsy, trauma, post op, MI, CAD, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV medications, Vital signs/nursing interventions q4 hours routinely, may be more f # of Beds: 51 Nurse Patient Ratio: 4-5:1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: intermediate and med/surg Special Procedures: chest tube insertion, PICC, central line insertion at bedside, dialysis patients, EMU monitoring.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina – 29732
    Distance from Hickory: 59 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment:Stroke/Cardiac/Trauma # of Beds: 55 treatment areas/two trauma bays Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:5 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:Trauma Support Infant;Pediatric;Adolescent;Adult;Geriatric;
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina – 29732
    Distance from Hickory: 59 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment:Stroke/Cardiac/Trauma # of Beds: 55 treatment areas/two trauma bays Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:5 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:Trauma Support Infant;Pediatric;Adolescent;Adult;Geriatric;
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina – 29732
    Distance from Hickory: 59 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: ED setting…Can see/treat any and all diagnosis # of Beds: 12 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:4 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: n/a Special Procedures: sutures, chest tubes, I&D, ortho reductions
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,805 to $2,361
Weekly Pay*
PCU unit based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 24 bed unit with 1:5-6 staffing; 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,805 to $2,361
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,805 to $2,361
Weekly Pay*
PCU unit based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 24 bed unit with 1:5-6 staffing; 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,805 to $2,361
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,618 to $2,116
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,618 to $2,116
Weekly Pay*
PCU unit based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 24 bed unit with 1:5-6 staffing; 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
PCU unit based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 24 bed unit with 1:5-6 staffing; 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,914 to $2,109
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 8 N, 10 N, 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,896 to $2,089
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding PCU based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 44 bed Trauma focused unit with 1:4-5 stafing with CNAs. 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
PCU unit based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 24 bed unit with 1:5-6 staffing; 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding PCU based in exciting Asheville is looking for the right RN to join their team. 44 bed Trauma focused unit with 1:4-5 stafing with CNAs. 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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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 6 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 $1,694 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 $1,723 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • UNC Health Blue Ridge – Valdese in Valdese (12.9 miles from Hickory)
  • Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville (30.2 miles from Hickory)
  • Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby (31.8 miles from Hickory)
  • McDowell Hospital in Marion (38.9 miles from Hickory)
  • Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory (0.4 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 $1,720 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.

Locating Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory

In Hickory, facilities like UNC Health Blue Ridge – Valdese, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Cleveland Regional Medical Center, all offer PCU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Rocky Brook (zip code 28151), Fairway Heights (zip code 28151) and Valleyhall (zip code 28151) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Hickory’s PCU job opportunities are Conover (7.1 miles), Valdese (12.5 miles) and Lincolnton (18.6 miles). These are near to zip codes: 28601 (0.4 miles), 28690 (12.9 miles) and 28117 (30.2 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
12, 13, 3, 11, and 8
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
12, 13, 5, 10, and 14
Address
420 N Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 7
Address
171 Fairview Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
McDowell Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
16, 13, and 26
Address
430 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 28752
* 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.