PCU RN
Greenville, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PCU / Stepdown

Location

Greenville, NC | Stepdown / PCU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | 13-week assignment | Expected 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide stepdown-level nursing care to medicine patients on a 32-bed unit, maintaining a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform central line management, IV starts, peripheral lab draws, and arterial blood draws
• Manage tracheotomy patients and provide respiratory management as needed
• Administer and monitor various intravenous drips including cardiac, insulin, and heparin infusions with continuous cardiac monitoring
• Collaborate with nursing assistants and the medical team; assignments are based on patient needs, geographic location, and available resources
• Complete required Relias competency exams upon booking (2 attempts allowed; failure of the second attempt may result in pre-start cancellation)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact license accepted)
• BLS certification – American Heart Association
• ACLS certification – American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a PCU/stepdown or similar setting
• Travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Must reside at least 80 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with tracheotomy care and management
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and management of cardiac, insulin, and heparin drips
• Prior experience in a stepdown or intermediate care unit setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-structured stepdown environment with a defined patient ratio and a dedicated charge nurse who carries no patient assignment
• New assignment start dates available every Monday, offering scheduling flexibility for travel nurses