RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Winston-Salem, NC | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $1,802 - $1,896
  • Shift: 0700-1900
  • Start Date: 11/09/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care.

About the Facility:

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

Unit Information:

  • Beds: 28 with an average census of 26
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiology required
  • First-time travelers are welcome

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

  • Cardiac PCU – Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, NSTEMI/STEMI, Chest Pain r/o, post-cardiac cath (PCI or without stent), post EP procedures – pacemaker insertion, ICD, ablation
  • Arrhythmia management, Vascular – Peripheral Artery Disease, AAA Repair, DVT/PE

Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:4-5
  • CNA: 1:11-14

Required Licensure & Certifications:

  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills Required:

  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation; Cardiac post-procedural experience
  • Comfortable titrating gtts – Argatroban, Digoxin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine, Dofetilde, Dopamine, Esmolol, Lasix, Insulin, Labetalol, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerine, Sotalol, Tirofiban

Support within the Department:

  • CNA: Supports the RN by obtaining VS and blood glucose checks; assists with hourly safety rounds and ADLs
  • Receptionist/HUC
  • Charge nurse: may or may not have patient assignment
  • Phlebotomy: Yes, peripheral blood draws
  • RT 24/7: Yes, available – will need to page for assistance when needed
  • Hospitalist 24/7
  • Intensivist 24/7
  • Telemetry monitoring/tech - nurses responsible for monitoring/verifying strips - once a shift

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: Epic
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: Philips

Orientation (facility and unit):

  • NEO
  • 2 days departmental

Other Notes:

  • Scrub Color: Royal Blue
  • Parking: Free, on site
  • Unit Culture: Family atmosphere. #1 expectation is teamwork.

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

If you are a dedicated RN looking for a contract position in a supportive and collaborative environment, apply today!