Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Winston-Salem, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: Every other or equivalent
o On call? If so, what is that schedule? No
o Holiday Expectations: 50% of holidays in a contract
o Approval of RTO: to go through manager
o Shift times: 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
o Schedule cycle: Self scheduling. Staff will sign up first, then travelers

● Unit Information:
o Beds: 10-12
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of ICU or PCU experience, CVICU preferred
▪will need to be 2 years of ICU specific experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Heavy cardiac – CHF, cardiomyopathy, tamponade, shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath, dysrhythmias, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker/ablations, external/temporary pacers, post-CABG/open hearts, heart transplants (2-4 per month), post-vascular surgeries (AAA, fem-pops); EVARs and thoracic outlets (experience not required)
● Patient Ratios:
o Initially, will be 1:3-4. Once transitioned to ICU will be 1:2-3. Even if patients have Impella, could be 1:3 as they are typically stable waiting for transplants
● Required License, National Certification, Certs:
o BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
● Skills required:

● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
● Floating: If yes, where?
o Could float to other units within scope of practice and below (7 Ardmore, 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, 5CC West will be likely units to float, but could float to other units)