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 our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a leading acute-care hospital in High Point, NC. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced RNs looking to make a difference in patient care within a supportive and technologically advanced environment.

Unit Information:

  • Beds: 18
  • Average Daily Census: 18
  • Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 year of Cardiac Tele or PCU experience
  • First-time travelers are 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, thoracic surgery, 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 (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Cardene, Dobutamine, Tridil).
  • Post-operative day 2 patients after open-heart surgery.
  • Patients with respiratory failure requiring medium or high flow oxygen devices or NIPPV.

Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions.

Required Licensure & Certifications:

  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

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 support available.
  • Charge nurse present.
  • Rapid Response Team and RT available 24/7.
  • Continuous cardiac monitoring responsibility for the RN.

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pump: Baxter
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: Philips Intellivue

Orientation:

  • 36 hours of orientation in the first week, including NTO and Online CBL (Healthstream).
  • 12-hour departmental specific orientation shift with an RN Preceptor.

Scheduling:

  • Weekend rotation: every other weekend.
  • Holiday expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays.
  • Shift times: Nights = 1900-0700.
  • Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks.

Other Notes:

  • Scrub Color: Royal Blue
  • Parking: Free
  • Unit Culture: Positive, team-focused environment.

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

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply now to join our dedicated team in High Point, NC!