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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. The position involves working fixed day shifts on a weekend schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with an option to contract for additional shifts (Friday through Monday). Float duties are required, including working as a monitor tech or in other competent areas when patient assignments are light.

Patient Population & Unit Details

Patient Diagnoses: Respiratory distress, cardiovascular disorders, substance abuse, surgical patients requiring close monitoring
Special Procedures: Telemetry, occasional arterial lines, BiPAP, ventilators
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
Unit Systems: Meditech (medication, documentation), Omnicell (medication dispensing)
Scheduling: Blocked scheduling with potential changes based on unit needs
Orientation: 24 hours
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU 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
Ventilator experience
Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
Must be willing to float to other areas or work as a monitor tech when needed (rare)
Prior travel experience is not required

Preferred Qualifications

Charge nurse experience preferred

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 testing for N95 mask required (PAPR training not accepted in this facility)
Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), Flu vaccine or approved exemption
TB testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or T-Spot within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire required
Annual compliance and facility-specific education modules required
Medication competency exam and color blindness testing required
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with a passing score of 82% or higher (3 attempts allowed with remediation process)
References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care positions

Additional Notes

Interview availability may be requested within 72 hours of submission
Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation and education modules prior to start
Badge photo requirements: passport-style photo on white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses
Flu season vaccination or exemption required annually with mask-wearing if exempted
Must comply with facility dress code and policies
Must complete medication safety training and other required competencies via online learning platforms

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a telemetry-focused PCU with a diverse patient population requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing skills.