PCU Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a mixed acuity patient population including PCU and Med-Surg/Telemetry patients. The unit cares for patients with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, pulmonary embolisms, and other complex conditions requiring telemetry monitoring and respiratory support.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks (may require more based on staffing needs)
• Float requirement: Must float to like units
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs

Patient Population & Unit Details

• 48-bed unit with mixed acuity
• Patient conditions include COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and chronic trach/vent patients
• Ventilator patients limited to one per nurse
• CNA ratio approximately 9-10:1
• High acuity with resources including Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, Respiratory Therapists, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team

Required Skills & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• IV start, ventilator care, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP management
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: White or navy blue (not provided)

Preferred Certifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Patient Care Notes

• Unit currently cares for COVID-19 positive patients
• High acuity med-surg environment with team leadership and support staff available

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Med-Surg Telemetry (MS/Tele), with PCU experience within the last year
• Ventilator experience
• Telemetry experience
• CPAP/BiPAP experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• Ability to float to similar units
• Must pass dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 72 hours of start
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet weekend requirements

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 6 months of start
• Drug screening within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start (or documentation of past positive TB with appropriate follow-up)
• Required immunizations and titers including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training
• Photo ID for badge creation required prior to start
• Completion of medication safety training and other mandatory education modules

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment
• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• High acuity and patient ratios require strong clinical skills and ability to work independently with team support

This position offers an opportunity to work in a challenging, supportive environment with a diverse patient population requiring advanced nursing skills.