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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry/PCU RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2+ years of experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• PCU unit with mixed acuity patients (PCU and MS/Tele)
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5, with possible 1:6 in extreme situations
• 48-bed unit supported by team lead (3:1), respiratory therapists, and assistant nurse manager on all shifts
• Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, PE, COVID-19, and flu
• Cares for chronic trach/vent patients, with no nurse assigned more than one vent patient at a time
• Utilizes chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin
• Telemetry monitoring required for many patients with comorbidities
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM-7:15 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units
• EPIC EMR used, along with Pyxis and SBAR systems
• 36-hour schedules may be offered
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant RN experience required
• Experience with IV starts, vents, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP required
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) preferred
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips preferred
• IV insulin protocol experience preferred
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care for high-acuity respiratory and cardiac patients within a supportive care team model
• Unit resources include an Admission/Discharge nurse, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved, excluding holidays; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• All RTO must be pre-approved prior to start; additional RTO cannot be requested after signing
• Scrubs not provided; must wear white or navy blue
• 24-hour unit orientation provided, followed by weekly orientation sessions
• Must complete required pre-start and annual online modules (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care roles)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted, though a lower rate applies within 50 miles of the facility
• Travel pairs are permitted provided each member works on a different unit
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler