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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of high-acuity med-surg/PCU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Mixed-acuity 48-bed Progressive Care Unit caring for 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 cares for chronic trach/vent patients, with no nurse assigned more than one vent patient at a time
• CNA staffing ratio of 9-10:1
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (3x12), 18:45-07:15
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement to like units
• 13-26 week assignment length, 36 hours/week offered
• Block scheduling available when unit needs are met
• Unit uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR charting systems

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending OK for submittal)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN required, including high-acuity med-surg with occasional PCU patients
• Must have prior experience with 1:6 patient ratios within the last 5 years
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills required: IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry monitoring, CPAP/BiPAP management, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Additional preferred skills: chest tube management, tracheostomy care, central line care, cardiac/vasoactive drip titration, and IV insulin protocols
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Unit resources include an Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team
• A team lead rounds the unit at a 3:1 ratio, with 2 respiratory therapists and an assistant nurse manager present on all shifts including weekends
• Unit orientation is 24 hours with weekly orientation sessions
• Pre-start learning modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually
• Scrubs not provided; white or navy blue required
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details for facility approval
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate transportation and schedules