PCU Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours, 18:45 - 7:15)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work on a mixed acuity unit with PCU and Med-Surg/Telemetry patients.
• Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19 (including positive patients), flu, pulmonary embolisms, acute respiratory failure, and patients with chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP.
• Unit size: 48 beds.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4-5; may go to 1:6 in extreme situations.
• Float requirement: Must float to like units.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Unit acuity is high; ventilator patients are chronic trach/vent and limited to one vent patient per nurse.
• Team support includes a team lead (3:1 ratio), 2 respiratory therapists, assistant nurse manager (including weekends), admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, rapid response team, code team, and behavioral health team.
• Special equipment used: chest tubes, drips (dopamine, Cardizem, heparin), vents, trachs, BiPAP/CPAP.
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR.
• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Not provided; white or navy blue recommended.
• Block scheduling can be accommodated based on unit needs.
• Return to Office (RTO) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS certification.
• Experience with ventilator care.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring.
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP management.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred.

Scheduling & Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts.
• 36 hours per week (3 shifts).
• Weekend work every other weekend.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed for auto offer.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days and updated annually.
• Fit testing required (N95 mask within 1 year or completion of PAPR training via Novant’s iLearn system).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or series or facility-specific declination). Declinations generally not accepted except for Hep B with facility-specific form.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others as required within 90 days of start.
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including confidentiality agreement, medication safety training, and hospital policies acknowledgment.

Orientation & Onboarding

• 24-hour unit orientation.
• Must complete facility-specific education modules and competency validations as required.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation checklist if applicable.
• Must complete annual compliance training and medication safety modules.
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays.
• Passport-style photo required for badge creation (solid white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses).

Additional Notes

• High acuity unit with complex patient care needs.
• Team-based care with multiple support roles on shift.
• Strict attendance and RTO policies.
• Float to similar units required.
• First-time travelers accepted, no prior travel experience required.

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