RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | High Point, NC | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $1,808 - $1,903
  • Shift: 1900-0700
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks

Join a dedicated team at a community-based hospital in High Point, NC, known for its commitment to quality care and patient safety. This facility features 304 licensed beds and is recognized as a Chest Pain Center accredited by the American College of Cardiology, as well as a Primary Stroke Center designated by TJC.

Unit Information:

  • Beds: 4
  • Average Daily Census: 4
  • Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 year with Medical Surgical or telemetry experience, or progressive care experience
  • First-Time Travelers: Welcome

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

  • General medical patients requiring continuous monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic status, including NSTEMI or status post STEMI, cardiac interventional procedures, electrophysiology procedures, heart failure, and post-stroke care.
  • General, vascular, or immediate thoracic surgical patients requiring continuous cardiac, respiratory, or hemodynamic support, including pharmacological titration of cardiac anti-arrhythmic drips.
  • Patients with respiratory failure requiring medium or high flow oxygen devices or NIPPV.

Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions.
  • CNA: Yes, ratio varies.

Required Licensure & Certifications:

  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS - Resource Team requirement.

Skills Required:

  • Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation.
  • Experience with arterial lines, titration of drips, and non-invasive ventilator care (BiPAP/CPAP).
  • Knowledge of vascular lines, chest tubes or drains, and post-procedure site care.

Support within the Department:

  • CNA: Yes
  • Rapid Response Team: Yes
  • RT 24/7: Yes
  • Hospitalist 24/7: Yes
  • Telemetry monitoring: RN responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring with telemetry techs as a resource.

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pump: Baxter
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: Philips Intellivue; all 18 rooms have an in-room monitor.
  • Unit specific equipment: Arterial lines for invasive blood pressure monitoring interfaces with Philips monitors.

Orientation:

  • 36 hours week 1 includes NTO and Online CBL (Healthstream).
  • 12-hour departmental specific orientation shift with an RN Preceptor.

Other Notes:

  • Scrub Color: Royal Blue
  • Parking: Free
  • Unit Culture: Positive, team-focused environment (High Tech, High Touch); we work as ONE team.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a qualified RN with a passion for patient care in a progressive care setting, we encourage you to apply today!