PCU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

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 | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed mixed acuity unit serving PCU and MS/Telemetry patients, with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Manage and monitor patients presenting with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, PE, COVID-19, influenza, and related comorbidities
• Perform IV starts and manage drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin; operate and monitor equipment such as vents, trachs, chest tubes, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Perform telemetry monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including a team lead, respiratory therapists, assistant nurse manager, RRT, code team, vascular access team, and behavioral health team
• Float to like units within or near the facility as needed; utilize EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR for documentation and communication

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP
• Local candidates are welcome; note that a lower rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with chest tube management and vasoactive/cardiac drip administration
• Familiarity with EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR documentation systems

Why Join Us

• Robust on-unit support structure including an admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager, vascular access team, RRT, and behavioral health team to help manage a higher-acuity patient population
• Block scheduling may be available when unit needs are met, offering flexibility for travel clinicians