PCU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2 years of ICU or PCU experience and a compact or NC RN license.

Details

• Newly opening high-acuity PCU at an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center, transitioning to ICU by end of 2026
• 10-12 bed unit with heavy cardiac patient population including CHF, cardiomyopathy, tamponade, shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath, dysrhythmias, post-pacemaker/ablations, post-CABG/open hearts, heart transplants (2-4 per month), and post-vascular surgeries
• Patient ratios initially 1:3-4, transitioning to 1:2-3 once unit becomes ICU
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1830-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 50% holiday coverage required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including 7 Ardmore, 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, and 5CC West

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU or PCU experience required, with CVICU experience preferred
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Swan-Ganz and Impella experience required
• Experience with wound care and dressing changes, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, post-arrest care, cardioversions, sheath management, BiPAP/CPAP/hi-flow, chest tubes, trachs, art lines, and drip management (pressors, cardiac, sedation)
• LVAD and post-cardiac transplant experience highly preferred, though training is available
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position there
• Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius are not eligible

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity cardiac and vascular surgery patients, including management of drips, sheaths, and post-surgical wound care
• Care for fresh open-heart patients once the unit transitions to ICU, with vented patients expected at that time
• Support team includes 1 CNA, charge nurse, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and resident physician available 24/7, plus phlebotomy, PICC team, and remote tele techs monitoring strips
• Unit secretary will be added once the unit transitions to ICU
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 shifts on the hired shift
• Scrub color requirement: Royal Blue
• Free parking available on site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply