PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Registered Nurse

Greensboro, NC | Days | 16-Week Contract

This PCU position is a great fit for nurses with strong cardiac telemetry backgrounds who thrive in a fast-paced, medically complex environment. All beds are telemetry-monitored, with centralized cardiac monitoring surveillance supporting the unit.

Schedule

• 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Float to additional campuses may be required as needed

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

The unit primarily serves adult patients with stroke, renal disorders, sepsis, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and hematological conditions — including higher-acuity patients who remain on the unit rather than transferring to med-surg when downgraded.

Clinical skills utilized include:

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

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers welcome
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• PCU-level patient ratio experience required
• EKG competency exam required (2 attempts allowed)
• No candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

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