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Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week (36 hours can be offered) Unit size: 48 beds Unit orientation: 24 hours Scheduling: Block scheduling is available when unit needs allow.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
IV insertion skills
Experience with mechanical ventilation
Telemetry skills
Experience with CPAP
Experience with BiPAP
Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Shift and Scheduling Expectations

Float required to like units
Weekends: every other weekend
Requests off (RTO) are not allowed after booking and may not be worked out onsite. Call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could result in cancellation.
RTO is limited to 7 days maximum for auto offer.

Unit and Patient Profile

Mixed-acuity med-surg unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients; acuity is on the higher end of med-surg
Target ratio: 1:4-5; extreme situations may go to 1:6
CNA ratio: 9-10:1
Team lead on shift in a 3:1 role who rounds the whole unit
Two respiratory therapists rounding
Assistant nurse manager on shift, including weekends
Nurses have no more than one vent patient at a time
Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and telemetry monitoring; also COPD, PNA, respiratory distress, COVID-19 (including confirmed positive patients), flu, and PEs
Ventilators on the unit are for chronic trach/vent patients
Unit resources: admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager, vascular access team, RRT, code team, behavioral health team

Equipment and Systems

Equipment: chest tubes, vents, trachs, BiPAP/CPAP; drips including dopamine, Cardizem, and heparin
Unit systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR

Other Details

Scrubs are not provided; white or navy blue required.

Facility

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

3.5rating(109 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

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Staff Position

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Short Term Acute Care
879 beds

ADDRESS3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103

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About Winston-Salem, NC

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.

Transportation

Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.

Demographics

Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.

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