RN - PCU

RN-Registered Nurse // PCU - Progressive Care Unit Onsite Contract Starts 7/06/2026 13 weeks

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

RN - PCU

Winston-Salem, NC 27157

13 weeks

12hr Night Shift - 36,

• 885 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital:
  Yes, Academic Medical Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

• New unit opening 2/3/2026. Will initially open as high acuity PCU and transition to ICU by end of 2026
• Beds: 10-12
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years of ICU or PCU experience, CVICU preferred
• Starting the end of September 2026/beginning of October 2026, this experience will need to be 2 years of ICU specific experience
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

• Heavy cardiac – CHF, cardiomyopathy, tamponade, shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath, dysrhythmias, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker/ablations, external/temporary pacers, post-CABG/open hearts, heart transplants (2-4 per month), post-vascular surgeries (AAA, fem-pops); EVARs and thoracic outlets (experience not required)

• Initially, will be 1:3-4. Once transitioned to ICU will be 1:2-3. Even if patients have Impella, could be 1:3 as they are typically stable waiting for transplants

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

• General nursing skills, general ICU skills, experience with above patients
• Swanz and Impella experience required
• Wound care and dressing changes a must as will see several post-surgical patients, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, post-arrest, cardioversions, manage and pull sheaths, bipap/cpap/hi-flow, chest tubes, trachs, art lines, all drips (pressors, cardiac, sedation, etc.). Will see vented patients once unit transitions to ICU
• Once unit transitions to ICU, travelers will be expected to care for fresh open hearts
• Highly preferred to have experience with LVAD and post-cardiac transplant patients, but can train here
• No ECMO. IABPS will be accepted once unit transitions to ICU

• 1 CNA
• No unit secretary initially but will have one once transitioned to ICU
• Charge nurse – does not take patients
• Manager there in the morning, ANM there until midnight
• Phlebotomy
• PICC Team here
• Resource Nurse – charge RN for 5 Reynolds will help support this unit too
• RT 24/7
• Hospitalist 24/7
• Intensivist 24/7
• Resident physician
• Remote Tele Techs – will call RN directly for issues. Check off strips every few hours. Monitors in every room too

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump:
  Alaris
• Med dispensing:
  Omnicell

• Could float to other units within scope of practice and below (7 Ardmore, 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, 5CC West will be likely units to float, but could float to other units)
• Will be put in rotation with other travelers

• NEO
• 2 shifts of orientation on shift hired into

• Scrub Color:
  Royal Blue
• Parking:
  Free

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Talent Burst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.