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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2+ years of experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• PCU unit caring for mixed-acuity PCU and MS/Tele patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5, with occasional 1:6 in extreme situations
• Patient population includes COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, and PE cases
• Unit houses chronic trach/vent patients, with no nurse assigned more than one vent patient at a time
• 48-bed unit with CNA ratios of 9-10:1
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 18:45-07:15
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement to like units
• Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR charting systems
• Equipment includes chest tubes, vents, trachs, BiPAP/CPAP, and drips such as Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin
• 36 or 48 hours per week may be offered
• 13-26 week assignment lengths accepted
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-acuity Med-Surg with occasional PCU patients required
• Experience with 1:6 ratios within the last 5 years required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills required include IV starts, vent management, telemetry monitoring, CPAP/BiPAP management, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and cardiac/vasoactive drip titration preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending references OK at submission)

Additional Information

• Unit provides strong support resources including a team lead rounding at 3:1, two respiratory therapists, an assistant nurse manager on all shifts, an admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, RRT, code team, and behavioral health team
• Unit orientation is 24 hours, with weekly orientation scheduling
• Scrubs not provided; white or navy blue required
• Pre-start modules required (8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying and disclose employment history for facility approval
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between per diem or travel status, not both
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate transportation and schedules disclosed