PCU Registered Nurse
Jefferson, NC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Jefferson, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a focus on telemetry and ventilator care. The position involves working fixed day shifts on a weekend schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with an option to contract for additional shifts (Friday through Monday). Float duties are required, including working as a monitor tech or in other competent areas when patient assignments are light.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Respiratory distress, cardiovascular disorders, substance abuse, surgical patients requiring close monitoring
• Special Procedures: Telemetry, occasional arterial lines, BiPAP, ventilators
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Unit Systems: Meditech (medication, documentation), Omnicell (medication dispensing)
• Scheduling: Blocked scheduling with potential changes based on unit needs
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ventilator experience
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Must be willing to float to other areas or work as a monitor tech when needed (rare)
• Prior travel experience is not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience preferred

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, and national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask required (PAPR training not accepted in this facility)
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), Flu vaccine or approved exemption
• TB testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or T-Spot within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire required
• Annual compliance and facility-specific education modules required
• Medication competency exam and color blindness testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with a passing score of 82% or higher (3 attempts allowed with remediation process)
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care positions

Additional Notes

• Interview availability may be requested within 72 hours of submission
• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation and education modules prior to start
• Badge photo requirements: passport-style photo on white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses
• Flu season vaccination or exemption required annually with mask-wearing if exempted
• Must comply with facility dress code and policies
• Must complete medication safety training and other required competencies via online learning platforms

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a telemetry-focused PCU with a diverse patient population requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing skills.