Night Shift RN – Pulmonary Progressive Care

Novant Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Pulmonary Progressive Care unit at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an RN for full-time night shifts (7pm–7am). The role focuses on caring for patients with COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and other respiratory conditions, with hands-on experience in tracheostomy care, ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tubes.

Required: RN licensure in NC and a BSN is preferred; one year of relevant experience is preferable.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in appropriate state (NC) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; BSN is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and intervene early for escalating oxygen/ventilatory needs.
• Manage specialized skills: tracheostomy and ventilated patient care; CPAP/BIPAP; chest tube management; IV meds and blood products.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BIPAP

Chest tube management

Job description

Novant Health's Pulmonary Progressive Care unit at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an RN for full-time night shifts (7pm–7am). The role focuses on caring for patients with COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and other respiratory conditions, with hands-on experience in tracheostomy care, ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tubes.

Required: RN licensure in NC and a BSN is preferred; one year of relevant experience is preferable.