PCU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,762/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
PCU Registered Nurse
Overview
- Travel/contract role in Winston Salem, North Carolina
- 13-week assignment
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 18:45–07:15
- 36 or 48 hours per week may be offered
- Accepts first-time travelers
- Local candidates accepted
- No block scheduling
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required as needed to a sister ICU/ICCU unit
- Target ratio: 1:3–4
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
- Experience with conscious sedation
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of dysrhythmias
- Use of Rapid Response Teams
- IV insulin protocols
- Blood Product Administration
- Central line care and management
- PICC line management
- Heparin Protocols
Clinical Skills and Unit Experience
- Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
- IV insulin protocols
- Blood product administration
- Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
- Heparin protocols
- CVA care
- Chest tubes
- External CPAP/BIPAP
- High-flow nasal cannula
- Nasal cannula
- Non-invasive airway management
- Tracheostomy management
- Isolation precautions
- Use of rapid response teams
Unit Setting
- ICU-stepdown environment that runs more like an ICU
- Post-rapid-response patients
- Patients with respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, and post-op surgical cases
- No vents on the unit
- Bedside telemetry monitors with remote backup
- Pressor drips used on the unit, with one pressor drip per patient
Additional Notes
- RTO after booking is not allowed
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be allowed for auto-offer consideration
- Hospital orientation is during week one, and the traveler must be available for classes each day
- Navy, white, or a combination of the two scrubs are required
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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