IMC/PCU Stepdown RN
Winston-Salem, 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 – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 3x12-Hour Night Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Onsite | 13–26 Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed mixed-acuity unit serving PCU and Med-Surg/Telemetry patients with a target ratio of 1:4–5
• Manage and monitor patients presenting with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, PE, COVID-19, and influenza, many with comorbidities
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, chronic trach/vent patients, and cardiac drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin); no nurse is assigned more than one ventilator patient at a time
• Perform telemetry monitoring, interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias, as well as IV starts
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including a Team Lead, Respiratory Therapists, Assistant Nurse Manager, Admission/Discharge Nurse, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team
• Float to like units as required; work every other weekend; utilize facility systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending license acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the applicable local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are accepted
• Experience with chest tube management and vasoactive/cardiac drip administration

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported, resource-rich unit featuring dedicated team leads, respiratory therapists, an assistant nurse manager on every shift including weekends, and a full ancillary support team to help manage high-acuity patient loads
• Block scheduling may be available when unit needs are met, offering flexibility for qualified candidates