Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,593 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The role requires strong clinical experience, particularly in managing patients with complex medical needs, and operates in a high-acuity environment similar to an ICU.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor patient care in a PCU setting.
• Administer and titrate vasoactive drips, including Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Levophed, Dopamine, and Dobutamine.
• Observe and interpret telemetry rhythms, addressing dysrhythmias as needed.
• Provide care for patients with arterial lines, central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, and administer blood products as required.
• Utilize rapid response protocols and IV insulin protocols effectively.
• Perform management of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), BIPAP, and other non-invasive airway support methods.
• Ensure isolation precautions are followed where necessary.
• Participate actively in unit-based responsibilities, including floating to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips is essential.
• ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications required.
• Strong background in telemetry and management of dysrhythmias.
• Capable of handling patients across the lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Shift and Scheduling

• Full-time position available, with 12-hour night shifts.
• Schedule may include requirements for weekend work every other week.
• No block scheduling; schedules are created by nursing management.
• Maximum request for time off (RTO) is 7 days for Aya Auto Offer.

Additional Information

• Patients may present with respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal symptoms, GI bleeds, and complications from surgery.
• Unit serves 18 patients with a target ratio of 1:3-4.
• All nurses must demonstrate competency in EKG interpretation prior to starting.
• Must be available for a comprehensive orientation during the first week.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic clinical setting. If you are a dedicated RN with experience in high-acuity care, we encourage you to apply.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #37956820. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown

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