Registered Nurse Pulmonary Progressive Care

Pulmonary Care Unit (PCU) Role

You're looking for a schedule you can count on, a strong team, and the opportunity to build advanced pulmonary and progressive care skills.

At Novant Health, this Pulmonary Care Unit (PCU) role is designed to give nurses consistency, work-life balance, and the support needed to thrive on nights.

Why Nurses Choose This Role

Fixed SundayTuesday night schedule (7:00 PM 7:00 AM)
4 consecutive days off every week
No rotating shifts know your schedule in advance
Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
Up to $7,500 relocation assistance
Consistent team environment with strong collaboration
Opportunity to strengthen pulmonary and progressive care skills

Unit Highlights

One of the largest and most dynamic pulmonary/progressive care units in the hospital
Care for patients with COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, influenza, and complex respiratory conditions
Advanced respiratory care including tracheostomies, ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, and chest tubes
Fast-paced, team-focused environment with strong interdisciplinary support
Opportunity to build confidence managing higher-acuity pulmonary patients

What You'll Do

Provide nursing care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
Perform respiratory assessments and monitor changing patient conditions
Manage specialized pulmonary care including tracheostomies, ventilators, chest tubes, and oxygen therapies
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
Educate patients and families while supporting recovery and safe transitions of care

What We're Looking For

• Education:- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.- If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: - Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID 109265