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
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit & Patient Population Details

• 24-bed inpatient cardiac procedural unit with telemetry monitoring.
• Patient diagnoses include pre/post cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/ICD procedures, Watchmen procedures, stress tests, arterial and venous sheath management, TIA population, carotid stent management, arrhythmia management, and cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine renal dose, Lasix drips, non-titrating Nitro drips for stable chest pain, NSTEMI patients).
• Average patient length of stay: 1.8 to 2.4 days.
• Rapid patient turnover with daily admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• ADT nurse available Monday-Friday during peak transition times.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6.

Job Requirements & Responsibilities

• Floating to similar units as needed.
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts per every 6-week schedule.
• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Absences must be made up at the end of the contract; no overtime days allowed for makeup.
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed but requests will be accommodated when possible.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Proficient in IV start and telemetry monitoring.
• Experience specifically in PCU - Progressive Care Unit settings.

Orientation & Compliance

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care).
• Required to complete annual compliance training and medication safety modules.
• Must complete flu vaccination or submit a medical/religious exemption by October 31 during flu season.
• Fit testing required for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical roles).
• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification required.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, additional documentation required.
• Immunizations or titers required for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal).
• Must provide professional references as per Aya Healthcare requirements.

Additional Notes

• Floating to similar units is required.
• 12-hour night shifts offered (36 or 48 hours per week).
• Photo for badge must be submitted immediately after signing contract; passport-style photo on white background required.
• Candidates must complete the Corp ID process and log into the learning system within 24 hours of receiving credentials.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam must be passed with a minimum score of 82%; three attempts allowed with remediation process.
• Radiation badges required only if applicable to specialty (not for this PCU role).
• Candidates must adhere to hospital policies, confidentiality agreements, and dress code requirements.

This position offers a challenging and fast-paced cardiac procedural nursing experience with a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.