PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Travel RN | Nights | Greensboro, NC

Contract: 16 weeks | Shift: Night, 3×12-hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

This position is on a general medical progressive care unit providing continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring for an adult patient population. A centralized cardiac monitoring department supports surveillance across all monitored beds. Primary diagnoses include stroke, sepsis, renal disorders, endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders, and hematological conditions. The unit also manages higher-acuity patients requiring total care and those transitioning from PCU-level to medical-surgical care without a unit transfer.

Schedule & Float

• Weekend and holiday rotation required; no call
• Float to other campuses within the health system as needed

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring; dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Peripheral line and PICC line care
• Titration of cardiac, vasoactive, and insulin drips
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Blood product administration; central line care
• Chest tube management; tracheostomy care; wound care/wound vac
• IV insulin protocols; isolation precautions/PPE

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PCU/progressive care experience; first-time travelers welcome
• Active RN license required at time of submission
• EKG compliance exam required (2 attempts allowed)
• Charting system experience required
• No local candidates within 50 miles
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Third-party education verification required; no open background cases permitted
• Pre-approved time off must be submitted with application