PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Travel RN

Greensboro, NC | Days | 16-Week Contract

This high-acuity Progressive Care Unit manages a complex adult patient population, including stroke, renal disorders, sepsis, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and hematological conditions. The unit provides continuous cardiac surveillance through a centralized monitoring department, and nurses routinely care for long-term, total-care patients who remain on the unit through transitions in acuity level.

Shift & Schedule

• 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• No call
• Floating to other campuses required as needed

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Clinical Skills Required

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Titration of cardiac, vasoactive, and insulin drips
• Peripheral and PICC line care and management
• Central line care, chest tube management
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Blood product administration
• Tracheostomy care and wound care/wound vac
• IV insulin and heparin protocols

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience
• First-time travelers welcome
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• EKG compliance exam required (2 attempts allowed)
• Third-party education verification required
• No local candidates within 50 miles
• Current driver's license required
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Prior charge experience preferred

Orientation: Approximately 36 hours; non-billable modules average 2–4 hours and are completed during orientation.