PCU Registered Nurse
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Wayne UNC Health Care

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit

Location

• Goldsboro, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Clinical Nursing

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift
• 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Job Summary

• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards.
• Coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and plan patient care.
• Promote a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient readiness to learn and use appropriate patient education materials.
• Perform bedside point of care testing as required.
• Organize and prioritize care for patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Anticipate discharge needs and develop relationships with patients’ families to support advocacy.
• Participate in unit goals, performance improvement activities, and cost-effective care initiatives.
• Communicate effectively within and across departments.
• Stay informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited school

This position does not require prior travel experience.