PCU / Stepdown

Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Travel RN

Greensboro, NC | Days, 3x12s (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | 13-Week Contract | Start: November 2026

This Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care unit focuses on the care of adult neurological patients across a range of diagnoses. Cardiac monitoring surveillance is provided centrally, supporting the clinical team in managing complex neuro patients.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Stroke patients, including those receiving uncomplicated tPA
• Transient ischemic attacks, seizure disorders, and epilepsy monitoring
• Traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid hemorrhage (stable, non-comatose)
• Neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, and headache
• Tumors and aneurysms not requiring surgical intervention
• Secondary: DKA, stable spinal surgeries, stable multiple trauma

Required Skills

• BiPAP/CPAP management, non-invasive airway management
• CVA management, TR Band, and Yale Swallowing Screen
• Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care
• Cardiac drip management (no titration), tracheostomy care

Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Experience: Minimum 2 years; first-time travelers welcome

Previous Charge RN experience: Preferred

Schedule & Staffing

• Rotating weekends required
• Float across system campuses as needed

• Orientation: 24 hours

Compliance Requirements

• Active RN license required at time of submission
• EKG competency exam required (2 attempts allowed)
• Third-party education verification required
• No open background cases permitted
• No local candidates within 50-mile radius
• Requested time off must be submitted with application; no post-submission RTO accepted
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)