PCU / Stepdown

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

Day Shift | 13-Week Contract | Start Date: November 30, 2026

This PCU travel opportunity places you in a progressive care department providing round-the-clock nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with moderate-to-high acuity. All patient rooms receive centralized cardiac monitoring, and you'll work alongside a robust interdisciplinary team including respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehab staff, case managers, and dietitians.

Schedule

• Days, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend; holidays as needed
• No call required

Patient Population

Adult and geriatric patients presenting with: sepsis, COPD, ia, heart failure, hypertensive crisis, acute coronary syndrome (excluding STEMI), pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, arrhythmias, stroke/TIA, acute renal failure, GI hemorrhage, chest tubes (lower volume), tracheostomies, and endocrine disorders.

Required Skills

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and EKG competency
• Telemetry monitoring (on-unit and centralized)
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip management, including titration
• Insulin drip titration
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Non-invasive airway management
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)

Certifications Required

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PCU/step-down experience
• First-time travelers welcome
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts permitted)
• Float requirement: may be assigned to other health system campuses as needed
• No candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)