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) in Winston-Salem, NC. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that prioritizes patient care and teamwork.

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
  • No IV/VAT team
  • 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:

  • 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 ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a supportive team, apply now!