PCU / Stepdown

Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Registered Nurse

Greensboro, NC | Days 3x12 | 13-Week Contract | Start: November 30, 2026

This Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care unit focuses on adult patients with a broad range of neurological conditions. A centralized cardiac monitoring department provides continuous surveillance support for unit patients.

Schedule

• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Rotating weekends required
• Float required as needed across multiple campuses

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Stroke patients, including uncomplicated tPA recipients
• TIA, seizure disorders, epilepsy monitoring, traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage (stable, non-comatose)
• Movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, intracranial tumors/aneurysms not requiring surgical intervention
• Secondary: DKA/endocrine, stable multi-trauma, spinal surgery patients
• Key skills: BiPAP/CPAP management, CVA care, TR Band, Yale Swallowing Screen, telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia recognition, PICC and central line care, tracheostomy management, cardiac drip management (no titration)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; Neuro PCU experience required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• EMR experience required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed)
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• First-time travelers welcome
• Active RN license required at time of submission
• No candidates within 50-mile radius of facility

Compliance Notes

• RTO must be submitted with initial application; no post-submission requests accepted
• Third-party education verification required
• No open background check cases permitted
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Orientation: approximately 24 hours; non-billable modules average 2–4 hours