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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit role requiring prior travel experience and skill in managing ventilator, telemetry, and respiratory patients.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a mixed-acuity unit caring for PCU and MS/Tele patients
• 48-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4-5, occasionally up to 1:6 in extreme circumstances
• Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, COVID-19, flu, and PE cases
• Care for chronic trach/vent patients, with no nurse assigned more than one vent patient at a time
• Unit supported by a team lead (3:1 ratio), two respiratory therapists, and an assistant nurse manager on all shifts including weekends
• Additional support resources include an Admission/Discharge nurse, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR charting/documentation systems
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 6:45 AM-7:15 PM, 3x12 hours per week with option for 36 hours
• Every other weekend requirement
• Float requirement to similar units as needed
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as an RN, including high-acuity med-surg and occasional PCU patient care
• Must have 1:6 ratio experience within the last 5 years
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Preferred certification: NIHSS
• Experience with IV starts, vents, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP management required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with chest tubes, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips; titration experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for high-acuity respiratory and cardiac patients, including chronic vent/trach cases
• Collaborate with a team lead, respiratory therapists, and assistant nurse manager for patient care support
• Unit orientation lasts 24 hours, with weekly orientation sessions
• Scrubs not provided; must wear white or navy blue scrubs
• Must complete annual pre-start modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles) via online learning platforms
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower pay rate
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units and candidates have independent transportation
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as travelers
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role