Travel Nurse RN - PCU in Winston Salem, NC - Excellent Benefits

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 4x12-Hour (06:45 - 19:15) Guaranteed Hours: Information not provided Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required; accepts first-time travelers. License: NC or Compact license required in hand at time of start. Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH certifications required. Must-Have: - Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips - PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience - Telemetry, interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias - Use of Rapid Response Teams - IV insulin protocols - Blood Product Administration - Central line and peripheral line care/management - PICC line management - Heparin Protocols - CVA, chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac - External CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula - Non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management - Isolation precautions Job Description: - Work in a unit that runs more like an ICU. - Strong experience with drips is essential. - No block scheduling permitted. - Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 3:1 or 4:1. - Weekend requirement: Every other weekend. - Responsible for post rapid response team patients, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, and various post-op surgeries. - Patient age range includes adolescent, adult, and geriatric. - Handle special equipment such as bedside telemetry monitors with remote backup, A-lines, BIPAP's, chest tubes, and tracheostomies. - Required to float as needed to a sister unit with an ICCU. - Must pass EKG testing prior to start. - Hospital orientation in the first week; attendance required each day. - Flu vaccine is required unless exemption is granted for medical/religious reasons. - Float to other units based on skill sets and patient census. - Blue or white scrubs, or a combination, must be worn. - Familiarity with Epic charting system preferred. 25947292EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.