PCU Registered Nurse Job in Wilmington, NC

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Rapid Response is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You will provide direct patient care on the Rapid Response team, working 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Position Details

• 3x12 night shifts per week
• 91-day contract with potential for extension
• Weekly pay: $2,106
• Patient ratio of 1:6, varies per acuity
• Float required as needed at unit discretion
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week cycle
• No on-call requirement
• Maximum 7 days pre-approved time off; no time off during first week
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays

Clinical Requirements

• Minimum 2 years cardiac experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with required cardiac background
• MS/Telemetry/Step-down experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• EKG testing required prior to start date
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Patient Population & Procedures

You will care for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac and vascular diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, aortic stenosis/regurgitation, mitral regurgitation/stenosis, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD, PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis. You will perform and assist with CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, amputations, cardiac surgeries, thoracic surgeries, and post-procedure care following cath, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements.

Equipment & Systems

You will operate arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires. Chart using Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR unit systems. 24-hour unit orientation provided.

Additional Requirements

• Navy blue pants and white top required
• Willing to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, and disasters as part of Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team