Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (ICCU)

Novant Health; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3:1 to 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratios

Strong leadership support

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 20-bed Intermediate Critical Care Unit. Schedule: 7p-7a, full-time nights, direct patient care in a high-acuity unit.

You will care for diverse patients including medical, surgical, neuro and Detox/Withdrawal cases, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 3:1 to 4:1, and strong leadership support. Opportunities for growth and advancement are available.

Qualifications

• RN license in appropriate state is required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; if inactive, refresher course may be required.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer titratable IV drips and support devices (BiPAP, high-flow oxygen).
• Manage stable tracheostomies (no ventilators) and continuous in-room monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Build genuine, personalized relationships with patients and their families.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

Registered Nurse- Intermediate Critical Care Unit

Forsyth Medical Center – Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule:7p-7a FT Nights

Role Type: Clinical Support – Direct Patient Care

Join our 20-bed Intermediate Critical Care Unit at Forsyth Medical Center, where you'll care for a diverse patient population while working alongside a supportive team and engaged leadership.

Patient Population

• Critical Care
• Chronic and Acute Medical Patients
• Surgical Patients
• Neurological Complications
• Respiratory Distress
• Detox/Withdrawal Patients

Clinical Experience Includes

• Titratable IV Drips
• Chest Tubes
• BiPAP
• High-Flow Oxygen
• Stable Tracheostomies (No Ventilators)
• Continuous In-Room Monitoring

Why Nurses Love This Unit

• 3:1 to 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Strong support from House Supervisors, Rapid Response Team, IV Team, and Respiratory Therapy
• Family-oriented culture with a collaborative team environment
• Engaged leadership committed to your success
• Opportunities for growth, development, and advancement

If you're looking for a unit that offers higher-acuity patient care, strong teamwork-We want you!

What You'll Do

• Work may include; Titratable Drips, Chest Tubes, BiPAPs, High Flow Oxygen, Stable Tracheotomies (no ventilators).
• The Registered Nurse will prioritize building genuine, personalized relationships with each patient and their chosen support network.
• Through close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, we assess, plan, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized care strategies.
• Grounded in the latest scientific evidence and deep empathy, we guide patients through every step of their cardiac health journey.

What We're Looking For

• Education:4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. 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 relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:Current RN licensure in appropriate state, 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

102615