Job Title: RN - PCU
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Start Date: 08/04/2025
Duration: 13
Shift: 4x12 Days
Hours/Week: 48
Type of Facility: Hospital
Pay Range (week gross, includes taxable + stipends): $1995.71 - $2057.43
Position Summary:
VitalHire is seeking a skilled and compassionate RN - PCU to join our growing clinician community. This high-impact opportunity offers a 4x12 Days at a leading Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. With competitive pay, full flexibility, and access to premium assignments, this is your chance to take control of your healthcare career.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide direct patient care for PCU and MS/Tele patients with a 1:4-5 ratio (may extend to 1:6 in extreme situations)
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Perform IV starts and manage telemetry monitoring
• Provide care for patients on ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and tracheostomies
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Care for patients with chest tubes and various drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin)
• Provide care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positive
• Manage patient population including COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, flu, and pulmonary embolism
• Utilize Epic charting system, Pyxis, and SBAR communication methods
• Float to like units as required based on staffing needs
• Work 12-hour day shifts with 4 weekend shifts required in 6 weeks
• Work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
• Complete 24 hours of unit orientation
• Pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Complete 8-10 hours of non-billable modules pre-start and annually
• Comply with facility dress code requirements (white or navy blue scrubs)
• Adhere to fatigue policy of no more than 5 consecutive days or 60 hours per week
• Maintain valid RN licensure (NC or Compact)
Job Requirements:
- Active, unencumbered license in NC
- Minimum of 1-7 years of relevant experience, depending on specialty
- Current Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS, plus any specialty-specific requirements
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, as applicable)
Other Required Documentation:
- Current Resume listing detailed work history (MM/YYYY format)
- Two current clinical references
- State-required professional license
- Physicial exam (completed within the past 12 months)
- TB skin test or Quantiferon Gold (within the past 12 months)
- Immunity Titers - MMR/Hep B/Varicella (declinations may be accepted)
- Current Tdap and Flu vaccinations
- Must pass background check and drug screening
Why Choose VitalHire:
- A modern, mobile-first platform built for how you want to work
- Clear, upfront pay rates - no surprises
- Book contracts and shifts on your schedule, 24/7
- Maximize your take-home with top tier, tax-free housing & travel stipends
- Contract extension bonuses
- Referral rewards
- Optional retirement benefits
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Refer to Job #: 2936515