Registered Nurse - PCU

Primary Job Title: Registered Nurse/PCULocation: Winston Salem, NCOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract Details:Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 13 weeksStart: As soon as possiblePay Rate: $50.00 $51.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Night (3x12 Hours) 6:45 PM - 7:15 AMWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job Summary: This is a 13-week contract position for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a medical center. The unit is a mixed acuity setting with PCU and medical-surgical/telemetry patients, with patient ratios of 1:4 5 (up to 1:6 in extreme situations). The role involves caring for patients with COPD, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, and pulmonary embolism, with many patients requiring ventilators, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP support, and telemetry monitoring. The unit operates with a team lead present in a 3:1 ratio, two respiratory therapists, and an assistant nurse manager on shift including weekends. No nurse cares for more than one ventilator patient at a time. Floating to like units is required. Weekend commitment is 4 shifts in 6 weeks (staffing needs may require more). Return to Onsite (RTO) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could result in contract cancellation and Do-Not-Return (DNR) status.Key Responsibilities:Provide direct patient care to PCU patients with mixed acuity, including chronic tracheostomy/ventilator patients, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients with chest tubesInitiate and manage IV lines, operate and monitor ventilators, interpret and manage telemetry, and manage CPAP/BiPAP equipmentInterpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias on telemetryAdminister drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and HeparinCollaborate with team leads, respiratory therapists, the vascular access team, and other support servicesFloat to like units as assignedWork a 12-hour night shift schedule with weekend requirementsDocument and communicate using EPIC, Pyxis, and SBARRequired Skills:IV startVentilator managementTelemetry interpretation and monitoringCPAP/BiPAP managementInterpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmiasCurrent ACLS certificationCurrent BLS certificationMinimum 2 years of registered nursing experienceAbility to work 12-hour night shiftsFlexibility to float to similar unitsPreferred Skills:NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certificationFirst-time traveler experience (unit will accept first-time travelers)Education Requirements:Current RN License requiredCurrent ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification requiredCurrent BLS (Basic Life Support) certification requiredMust pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialtyNIHSS certification preferredRequired Experience:Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience requiredExperience with IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry interpretation, CPAP/BiPAP support, and cardiac dysrhythmia managementWork Environment / Physical Requirements:12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM 7:15 AM)4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks required (staffing needs may require more)Floating required to like unitsPatient population includes COVID-19 patientsHigh-acuity patient care environment with complex medical conditionsMust be available to work block scheduling when unit needs are metScrubs: white or navy blue (not provided)24-hour unit orientation provided36-hour weeks can be offeredRTO (Return to Onsite) 7 days maximum for auto-offer positionsImportant Notes:Return to Onsite (RTO) after booking is NOT allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could result in contract cancellation and Do-Not-Return (DNR) status.Unit has 48 total bedsCNA ratios are 9 10:1Must pass EKG testing prior to startCOVID-19 patient care: Patient population currently includes care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positiveLocals accepted; rate difference availableUnit will accept 13-week contracts; unit accepts first-time travelersAbout GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 26-05132#RTO