TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/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