Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Progressive Care

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaged leadership

Supportive team

Career growth

RTs on unit support

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Progressive Care unit. This full-time night shift (7pm-7am) focuses on advanced respiratory care and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing care, respiratory assessments, and procedures such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tube care. BSN and active RN licensure are required; one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and intervene early for escalating needs.
• Manage tracheostomy and ventilated patient care, including CPAP/BIPAP and heated high-flow therapy.
• Oversee chest tube care and administration of appropriate IV therapies.
• Deliver advanced respiratory assessment and intervention.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Tracheostomy care

IV therapy administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Progressive Care

• Schedule: 7pm-7am, Full-time Nights
• Department: Pulmonary Progressive Care
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center – Winston Salem, NC

Join one of the largest and most collaborative Progressive units in the hospital! Novant Health’s Pulmonary Unit cares for a diverse respiratory patient population, including those with pneumonia, COPD, pulmonary embolism, influenza, respiratory conditions, and more.

This is the perfect place to grow your skills and build confidence in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tubes—all while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every single day. The structure allows RNs to focus on early intervention, advanced respiratory management, and proactive patient monitoring.

• Engaged and supportive Leadership
• Team members who celebrate each other, collaborate and build strong relationships
• Grow your nursing career with purpose
• RTs work directly on the unit to support nurses

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, influenza, and respiratory failure
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and intervene early for patients with escalating oxygen and ventilatory needs
• Manage specialized skills including:
• Tracheostomy and ventilated patient care
  CPAP/BIPAP and heated high-flow oxygen therapy
  Chest tube management
  Administration of blood products and select IV drips
• Advanced respiratory assessment and intervention
• Tracheostomy and ventilated patient management
• CPAP/BIPAP & heated high flow oxygen therapy
• Chest tube care and respiratory device management

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

191983