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: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required
License: Valid nursing license required
Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH certifications required
Must-Have:
Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
Experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, Stepdown
Telemetry experience including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Experience with Rapid Response Teams and IV insulin protocols
Knowledge in blood product administration and central line management
Experience with chest tubes, external CPAP/BIPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
Tracheostomy management and adherence to isolation precautions
Description:
This position requires strong nursing skills and the ability to manage multiple patients.
The unit operates similarly to an ICU with varying patient acuity levels.
Nurses will care for patients who have undergone post rapid response interventions or are experiencing respiratory distress.
Candidates should be comfortable managing unstable hemodynamics and withdrawal symptoms.
Patients may include those with GI bleeds, post-operative conditions, and complications related to obstetrics.
Staffing ratios are maintained at 1:3-4 patients per nurse.
Float to sister units will be required as needed.
Weekends will be part of the rotation every other week.
Nurses must demonstrate proficiency in telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation.
Only one vasopressor may be administered per patient; additional requirements necessitate ICU transfer.
Bedside telemetry monitors are used for continuous patient monitoring.
Overall, this role combines direct patient care with critical thinking and quick decision-making skills.