Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description \n Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit \n Discipline: RN \n Start Date: 10/05/2026 \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 36 hours per week \n Shift: 12 hours, nights \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU \n The position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing. The schedule consists of 3 twelve-hour night shifts, specifically from 18:45 to 07:15. The role involves working in a mixed acuity unit with both PCU and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry patients. Job Responsibilities:\n \n Provide direct patient care in a PCU setting, managing a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5, with the potential for 1:6 in extreme situations. \n Care for patients with various conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, influenza, and pulmonary embolisms. \n Administer medications and treatments, including IV start, telemetry monitoring, and management of CPAP/BiPAP. \n Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, ensuring timely interventions as required. \n Float to similar units as needed, based on patient care demands. \n Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including a team lead, respiratory therapists, and an assistant nurse manager for support during shifts. \n Qualifications:\n \n Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required. \n Must have prior travel nursing experience. \n Current certifications in ACLS and BLS are mandatory, while NIHSS certification is preferred. \n Skills in starting IVs, caring for ventilator patients, and telemetry monitoring are essential. \n Patient Population:\n The patient population primarily includes individuals with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients requiring chest tubes or ventilatory support. Unit Details:\n \n The unit consists of 48 beds with a high patient acuity level. \n Support resources available include an Admission/Discharge nurse, a Vascular Access Team, Rapid Response Team (RRT), a Code Team, and a Behavioral Health Team. \n Orientation for new hires is 24 hours. \n Scrubs:\n White or navy blue scrubs are required, but are not provided. Additional Information:\n Employees must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty role. RTO (requests for time off) is limited to a maximum of 7 days following booking, and any additional requests or call-offs may result in cancellations. \n This role requires a commitment to providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting patients with significant health challenges. \n \n Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID 38049596. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown About Wellspring Nurse Source\n \n Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients. \n \n Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey. \n \n We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with. \n If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey. \n \n \n