Job Title: RN - PCU
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Start Date: 07/28/2025
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 patient care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting with 1:4-5 patient ratios (may increase to 1:6 in extreme situations) • Care for patients with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, and pulmonary embolism • Manage patients requiring ventilators, tracheostomies, CPAP, and BiPAP devices • Monitor and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias using telemetry systems • Perform IV starts and maintain vascular access • Administer and monitor drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin • Manage patients with chest tubes • Document patient care using Epic charting system • Utilize SBAR communication method and Pyxis medication dispensing system • Float to like units within the hospital or affiliate hospitals as required • Work 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks based on staffing needs • Work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) • Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications • Pass EKG testing prior to assignment start • Complete 24 hours of unit orientation • Complete 8-10 hours of non-billable training modules pre-start and annually • Collaborate with team leads, respiratory therapists, and assistant nurse managers • Adhere to facility dress code requiring white or navy blue scrubs • Work 12-hour day shifts with potential for 36-48 hours per week • Comply with fatigue policy limiting work to 5 consecutive days or 60 hours per week
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, etc. preferred]
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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