Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Winston-Salem, NC
Epic Travel Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PCU - 5th West Intermediate Care Unit 48's

Shift: Nights, 6:45p-7:15a, 12x4, 48hrs per week, Will also accept 36's, EOW

Length: 13 weeks

Requirements:

• NC License 
• 2 years experience
• Must have experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response Teams, IV insulin protocols, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin Protocols, CVA, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Tracheostomy Management, Isolation Precautions
• Experience with IV start, telemetry and conscious sedation
• ACLS, BCLS, NIH certifications

Other Details:

• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Unit will accept 1st time traveler
• Locals accepted
• Floating required as needed to sister unit which is an ICCU also
• Target Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: 2 yrs of Experience NeededTraveler Experience: Accepts 1st time travelers.Locals Accepted: YesREQUIRED Skills: must have experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response Teams, IV insulin protocols, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin Protocols, CVA, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Tracheostomy Management, Isolation PrecautionsREQUIRED: ACLS, BCLS, NIH certifications, as well as, experience with IV start, telemetry and conscious sedation.
JOB DETAILS:Target Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1Unit will accept contracts from 13+ weeks up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the Unit through the Holidays!*36 or 48 Hours can be offered. If Accepting 48 Hours, No OT will be billed until After 48 Hours12 HR NIGHTS; 18:45 - 07:15***NO BLOCK SCHEDULING***Float Requirement: Floating required as needed to sister unit which is an ICCU also.Weekend Requirement: Weekend Requirement: EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: ADC:18 with 20 Beds. ICU stepdown. Post rapid response team patients, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, post-op: GYN, GU, GI, thoracotomies, neuro, ortho surgeries. Pre/post OB with complications (Pitocin).Patient age from adolescent, adult, geriatric.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES/UNIT DETAILS: Only one pressor drip per patient, any more and they're transferred to ICU.Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Levophed, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Neo drips given on unit.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Bedside telemetry monitors with remote backup. Nurses must be able to recognize and treat dysrhythmias. A-lines, BIPAP's, chest tubes, trach's, there are no vents on unit.
UNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis and Epic
SCHEDULING TYPE: NM creates schedule; ***NO BLOCK SCHEDULING***
SCRUBS: Navy, White or a combination of the two
***INTERNAL NOTES******Hospital Orientation week one; traveler must be available for classes each day******Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty***
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not RequiredFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Unit: 102-11 - 5th West Intermediate Care Unit - Electronic

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).