Job Title
RN - PCU/Stepdown
Location
Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 3x12-Hour Night Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Onsite | 13–26 Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed mixed-acuity unit serving PCU and Med-Surg/Telemetry patients with a target ratio of 1:4–5.
Manage and monitor patients presenting with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, PE, COVID-19, and influenza, many with comorbidities.
Operate and monitor specialized equipment including chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, chronic trach/vent patients, and cardiac drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin); no nurse is assigned more than one ventilator patient at a time.
Perform telemetry monitoring, interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias, as well as IV starts.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including a Team Lead, Respiratory Therapists, Assistant Nurse Manager, Admission/Discharge Nurse, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team.
Float to like units as required; work every other weekend; utilize facility systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR.
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending license acceptable for submission).
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
ACLS certification required.
BLS certification required.
Proficiency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management.
Must pass EKG testing prior to start.
Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the applicable local rate.
Preferred Experience / Skills
NIHSS certification preferred.
Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are accepted.
Experience with chest tube management and vasoactive/cardiac drip administration.
Why Join Us
Work within a well-supported, resource-rich unit featuring dedicated team leads, respiratory therapists, an assistant nurse manager on every shift including weekends, and a full ancillary support team to help manage high-acuity patient loads.
Block scheduling may be available when unit needs are met, offering flexibility for qualified candidates.
Benefits
• Day 1 health benefits (medical/dental/vision)
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• $1,500 referral bonus program
About Us
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