PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Nurse – Neuroscience PCU | Nights | Greensboro, NC

This 13-week travel assignment places you in a Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care unit focused on neurological patient populations. The unit operates with centralized cardiac monitoring surveillance and a robust interdisciplinary support team including IV therapy, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Rotating weekends required
• Float to other facility campuses as needed

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

Primary diagnoses include stroke (including uncomplicated tPA patients), seizure disorders, TIA, traumatic brain injury, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, headache, and epilepsy. Secondary patients include stable subarachnoid hemorrhage, spinal surgery post-ops, and DKA/endocrine cases.

Required Skills & Procedures

• CVA management, BiPAP/CPAP, TR Band, Yale Swallowing Screen
• Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
• Central line care, PICC management, tracheostomy care
• Cardiac drip management (non-titrating)

Certifications Required

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years PCU/Neuro PCU experience
• Neuro PCU experience required; charge RN experience preferred
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts permitted)
• No candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers welcome

Onboarding

• 24-hour orientation; non-billable modules average 2–4 hours
• Two pre-approved days off; must be submitted with application

Start Date: November 30, 2026