PCU Registered Nurse
Jefferson, North Carolina
Ashe Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Jefferson, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a focus on telemetry and ventilator care. This is a travel contract position with a fixed day shift schedule and weekend requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Telemetry experience
• Ventilator (vent) experience
• Occasional arterial line (A-line) experience

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, fixed weekend schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Float Requirement: Required; may float to monitor tech duties or other areas with competency
• Patient Diagnoses: Respiratory distress, cardiovascular disorders, substance abuse, surgical patients requiring close monitoring
• Special Procedures: Telemetry, occasional arterial line insertion, BiPAP, ventilators
• Documentation Systems: Meditech, Omnicell
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Additional Testing: Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, and national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or equivalent) required
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines
  • Varicella titer or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules

Testing & Competency Exams

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with a minimum passing score of 82% (must be completed within 72 hours of assignment start)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Other competency exams as required by unit or specialty

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling may be adjusted based on unit needs
• Interview availability may be requested during the submittal process
• Candidates may have the opportunity to contract for additional shifts (Friday through Monday)
• Must complete all required facility-specific documents and training prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel acute care nurses

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PCU environment caring for complex patients requiring telemetry and ventilator support. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to float as needed.