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 hours (06:45 - 19:15)
Experience: Minimum 2 years required, traveler experience preferred
License: Must hold an active nursing license
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS preferred
Must-Have Skills:
IV start, ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
Description:
RTO after booking is not allowed.
Call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly lead to cancellation.
The expected patient ratio is 1:4-5 on a mixed acuity unit withPCU and medical-surgical telemetry patients, which may increase to 1:6 in extreme situations.
Shifts may be offered for a duration of 36 hours weekly.
Positions are accepted for 13-26 weeks.
Every other weekend work is required.
The patient population primarily includes those with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, and COVID-19.
The unit provides care for chronic trach and ventilator patients, with an operational model ensuring no nurse has more than one vent patient at a time.
Supportive resources available include an admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager, vascular access team, Rapid Response Team, code team, and behavioral health team.
High-acuity situations may involve a variety of complex diagnoses and require proficiency in managing telemetry patients.
Unit-specific systems utilized include applicable electronic health record systems.
Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.
The role requires a commitment to teamwork and adherence to workplace policies.
Flexibility in floating to similar units is expected, and all shifts are subject to operational needs.