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 - 8th West Tower Pulmonary 48's

Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a, 12x4, 48hrs per week, will consider 36's

Length: 13-17 Weeks

4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks but staffing needs may require more.

Requirements:

• NC License 
• 1 year experience
• Skills: IV start, Vents, Telemetry and cpap/bipap, Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• BLS, ACLS
• NIHSS preferred

Other Details:

• Unit Accepts 1st time Traveler
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
• Locals Accepted
• Required to float to like units
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not Required
• Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year required.Traveler Experience: Unit WILL ACCEPTS 1st time traveler.Locals Accepted: YesSkills: IV start, Vents, Telemetry and cpap/bipap, Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias.Certs: ACLS, BLSPREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Certs: NIHSSJOB DETAILS:Target Ratios: 1:5-6 (Mixed acuity unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients with ratios of 1:6)*36-48 hrs can be offered.Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the Unit through the Holidays!12 HOUR NIGHTS; 18:45 - 07:15***RTO 7 DAYS MAX for Aya Auto Offer******Unit Can Accommodate Block Scheduling***Float Requirement: required to float to like units.Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks but staffing needs may require more.Patient Population: COPD, PNA, Resp distress, Covid-19, FLU, PE’s.***Patient population currently includes care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positive.***SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Our acuity is on the higher end of a med-surg unit, but we do operate with a team lead present in a 3:1 that rounds the whole unit, 2 respiratory therapists that are rounding, and an assistant nurse manager on shift including weekends. We do take ventilators on our unit but they are for chronic trach/vent patients. Our model is that no nurse has more than one vent patient at a time. Our unit is 48 beds in total. Our CNA’s are a 9-10:1. Most of our patient population is going to be COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients with chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP. Many have comorbidities as well as telemetry monitoring.**Recognizing the high ratios and acuity, the following resources are available on the unit:An Admission/Discharge nurseAssistant Nurse ManagerVascular Access TeamRRTCode TeamBehavioral Health TeamSPECIAL EQUIPMENT:Chest tubesDrips:DopamineCardizemHeparinvents, trachs, bipaps/cpapsUNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis, EPIC, SBARSCHEDULING TYPE: Unit Can Accommodate Block SchedulingUNIT ORIENTATION: 24 hoursSCRUBS: white or navy blue*** INTERNAL NOTES ***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty***Unit Can Accommodate Block Scheduling***
Unit: 102-17- 8th West Tower Pulmonary
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
• Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
• We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

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).