Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,897 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

The position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing. The schedule consists of 3 twelve-hour night shifts, specifically from 18:45 to 07:15. The role involves working in a mixed acuity unit with both PCU and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in a PCU setting, managing a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5, with the potential for 1:6 in extreme situations.
• Care for patients with various conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, influenza, and pulmonary embolisms.
• Administer medications and treatments, including IV start, telemetry monitoring, and management of CPAP/BiPAP.
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, ensuring timely interventions as required.
• Float to similar units as needed, based on patient care demands.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including a team lead, respiratory therapists, and an assistant nurse manager for support during shifts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• Must have prior travel nursing experience.
• Current certifications in ACLS and BLS are mandatory, while NIHSS certification is preferred.
• Skills in starting IVs, caring for ventilator patients, and telemetry monitoring are essential.

Patient Population:

The patient population primarily includes individuals with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients requiring chest tubes or ventilatory support.

Unit Details:

• The unit consists of 48 beds with a high patient acuity level.
• Support resources available include an Admission/Discharge nurse, a Vascular Access Team, Rapid Response Team (RRT), a Code Team, and a Behavioral Health Team.
• Orientation for new hires is 24 hours.

Scrubs:

White or navy blue scrubs are required, but are not provided.

Additional Information:

Employees must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty role. RTO (requests for time off) is limited to a maximum of 7 days following booking, and any additional requests or call-offs may result in cancellations.

This role requires a commitment to providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting patients with significant health challenges.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38049596. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown

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