Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Greenville, NC

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed monitored flex unit serving intermediate and general acuity patients, with a primary focus on post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular populations. Manage arterial lines, central lines, peripheral and arterial lab draws, and various intravenous drips including cardiac, Lasix, insulin, heparin, and anti-hypertensive drips.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Stepdown)

Location

Greenville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours per Week | 6 Weekend Shifts per 6-Week Schedule | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed monitored flex unit serving intermediate and general acuity patients, with a primary focus on post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular populations
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, peripheral and arterial lab draws, and various intravenous drips including cardiac, Lasix, insulin, heparin, and anti-hypertensive drips
• Place and manage Dobhoff/NGT tubes; manage J-tube, PEG, and chest tubes
• Operate and monitor pacemakers; manage PCAs and epidurals
• Assist with bedside procedures including TEE, cardioversions, chest tube placements, and thoracentesis
• Perform IV insertions and maintain safe RN-to-patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5 within a self-scheduling environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Strong cardiac nursing experience required
• Demonstrated IV insertion skills
• Must reside outside an 80-mile local radius of the facility
• Video interview required prior to placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, IMC, or stepdown unit setting
• Familiarity with bedside cardiac monitoring and management of complex post-operative patients
• Experience with thoracic and vascular patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic monitored unit with self-scheduling flexibility and exposure to a high-acuity cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patient population
• Gain valuable contract experience in a structured, well-staffed environment with consistent shift scheduling