PCU Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,938/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Progressive Care Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Surgical Stepdown Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - PCU
Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week (36 hours can be offered) Unit size: 48 beds Unit orientation: 24 hours Scheduling: Block scheduling is available when unit needs allow.
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
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- IV insertion skills
- Experience with mechanical ventilation
- Telemetry skills
- Experience with CPAP
- Experience with BiPAP
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Shift and Scheduling Expectations
- Float required to like units
- Weekends: every other weekend
- Requests off (RTO) are not allowed after booking and may not be worked out onsite. Call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could result in cancellation.
- RTO is limited to 7 days maximum for auto offer.
Unit and Patient Profile
- Mixed-acuity med-surg unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients; acuity is on the higher end of med-surg
- Target ratio: 1:4-5; extreme situations may go to 1:6
- CNA ratio: 9-10:1
- Team lead on shift in a 3:1 role who rounds the whole unit
- Two respiratory therapists rounding
- Assistant nurse manager on shift, including weekends
- Nurses have no more than one vent patient at a time
- Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and telemetry monitoring; also COPD, PNA, respiratory distress, COVID-19 (including confirmed positive patients), flu, and PEs
- Ventilators on the unit are for chronic trach/vent patients
- Unit resources: admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager, vascular access team, RRT, code team, behavioral health team
Equipment and Systems
- Equipment: chest tubes, vents, trachs, BiPAP/CPAP; drips including dopamine, Cardizem, and heparin
- Unit systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR
Other Details
- Scrubs are not provided; white or navy blue required.
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
8 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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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