TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required
License: Active nursing license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS preferred
Must-Have: Previous travel experience, IV start, vents, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP utilization
Description:
RTO after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite.
Any call-offs or additional requested time off could lead to potential cancellations.
Strong focus on teamwork and adherence to policies and expectations.
This is a mixed acuity unit with progressive care and medical-surgical/telemetry patients.
Target nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:4-5.
In extreme situations, the ratio may go up to 1:6.
Patient population includes COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, and pulmonary embolisms.
The unit operates with higher acuity similar to a medical-surgical unit.
There are resources available, including an admission/discharge nurse and a nurse manager working during shifts.
Patients may require care involving ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and chest tubes.
Most patients present with COPD exacerbations, acute respiratory failure, and telemetry monitoring needs.
The unit has 48 beds, with certified nursing assistants assigned to a 9-10:1 ratio.
All nurses support the management of patients with various respiratory needs, including tracheostomy care.
Candidates must be comfortable floating to similar units as needed.
Availability for weekend shifts every other week is required.
Special procedures supportive of high patient acuity include respiratory therapy, vascular access, and behavioral health support.
Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting.
Emergency response resources such as rapid response and code teams are available on duty.
The unit utilizes electronic charting systems for documentation.
Candidates must demonstrate skills in managing dysrhythmias and other critical care procedures.
Candidates should expect a working environment that emphasizes collaboration and efficient patient care.