Registered Nurse - PCU

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months (through 2/27/27)
• Pay Rate: $45.14 $49.14 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 12-Hour Days, 06:45 19:15 (3 12); every other weekend required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing position on a 48-bed mixed-acuity unit serving PCU and MS/Tele patients. The unit operates at the higher end of med-surg acuity and maintains a team lead present in a 3:1 capacity rounding the whole unit, two respiratory therapists rounding per shift, and an assistant nurse manager on shift including weekends. Ventilators are present on the unit for chronic trach/vent patients, with a model ensuring no nurse has more than one vent patient at a time. CNA staffing is at a 9 10:1 ratio. The majority of the patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients with chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP, and many with comorbidities as well as telemetry monitoring. Patient population currently includes care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positive.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and interpret dysrhythmias via telemetry monitoring
• Provide care for patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and chronic trach/vent setups, ensuring no nurse manages more than one vent patient at a time
• Perform IV starts and manage drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin
• Care for patients with chest tubes
• Operate within target nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 5 (mixed acuity PCU and MS/Tele); in extreme situations the unit may go to a 1:6 ratio
• Float to like units as required
• Collaborate with on-unit resources including an Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR
• Adhere to block scheduling when the needs of the unit are met
• Provide care for a patient population that includes COPD, respiratory distress, Covid-19, flu, and PE

Required Skills

• IV start proficiency
• Ventilator management
• Telemetry monitoring
• CPAP/BiPAP management
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Minimum 2 years of experience (required)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty

Preferred Skills

• NIHSS certification

Education Requirements

• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 48-bed mixed-acuity unit (PCU and MS/Tele patients)
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 5; may reach 1:6 in extreme situations
• CNA staffing ratio: 9 10:1
• Float requirement: required to float to like units
• Every other weekend required
• Block scheduling available when unit needs are met
• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Special equipment in use: chest tubes, drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin), vents, trachs, BiPAPs/CPAPs
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs not provided; white or navy blue required
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• 36 hours can be offered

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Origin) after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly result in a contract cancellation and DNR (Do Not Rehire).
• RTO maximum: 7 days for AYA Auto Offer assignments.
• Candidate must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty.
• Patient population currently includes care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positive.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This healthcare system is a leading regional health network serving communities across North Carolina and the surrounding Southeast, with multiple hospital campuses and thousands of care professionals on staff. The organization employs registered nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical nurse managers, patient care technicians, and allied health professionals across a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialties.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18055 Industry: Healthcare

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