Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,801 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The ideal candidate will have previous travel experience and a strong background in critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a diverse patient population, including those with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, and other related conditions.
• Monitor telemetry patients and manage dysrhythmias.
• Perform procedures including IV starts, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator management for chronic trach/vent patients.
• Ensure adherence to high standards of patient care in a mixed acuity unit.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Float to similar units as needed, maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• Traveler Experience: Must have prior travel experience.
• Certifications: Must possess ACLS and BLS certifications; NIHSS certification is preferred.
• Skills:
  • IV start and management.
  • Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
  • Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator care.

Shift Details

• Type: Night Shift
• Hours: 3x12-Hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Scheduling: The unit can accommodate block scheduling based on operational needs.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend is mandatory.

Unit Overview

This unit serves a mixed acuity patient population with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5, which may extend to 1:6 in extreme circumstances. Our team structure includes a team lead, multiple respiratory therapists, and an assistant nurse manager to support nursing staff.

Resources available on the unit include an admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, RRT, and behavioral health team, ensuring comprehensive support for patient care.

Additional Information

• Orientation: 24-hour unit orientation will be provided.
• Scrubs: Not provided; navy blue or white scrubs are required.
• RTO: Maximum of 7 days is allowed for auto offers; additional time may lead to cancellation.

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in patient care in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and excellence in nursing practice.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38608977. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown

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