Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: North Carolina
• City: Winston Salem
• Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Unit Type: Runs more like an ICU; strong drip experience is a must.
• Target Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12 HR NIGHTS; 18:45 - 07:15
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Floating required as needed to sister unit (ICCU).

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Traveler Experience: Accepts first-time travelers
• Required Skills:

  • Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
  • PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Telemetry
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • IV insulin protocols, Blood Product Administration
  • Central and Peripheral Line Care/Management
  • Tracheostomy Management, Isolation Precautions

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH (National Institutes of Health) certifications
• Experience with IV start, telemetry, and conscious sedation

Patient Population

• Age Range: Adolescent, adult, geriatric
• Common Diagnoses: Respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, post-op complications.

Special Procedures/Unit Details

• Only one pressor drip per patient; additional drips require transfer to ICU.
• Medications administered include Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Levophed, etc.

Equipment and Systems

• Monitoring: Bedside telemetry monitors
• Systems Used: Pyxis and Epic

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Navy, White, or a combination
• Orientation: Hospital orientation required in the first week; must be available for classes each day.
• EKG Testing: Must pass prior to start for this specialty.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start.
• TB Testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot required within 1 year of start.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 panel drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Flu Vaccination: Required by 10/31/24 for the flu season.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required for travel placements; must be fully vaccinated for per diem.

Background Checks

• Criminal check required within 90 days of start, including local, federal, and national checks.

References

• 2 professional references required within three years of start for travel positions.

This opportunity is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a dynamic and challenging environment.