Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Progressive Care

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

Collaborative team culture

Career growth in nursing

RT support on unit

Job summary

Novant Health’s Pulmonary Unit in Winston-Salem is seeking an experienced RN to join a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will provide comprehensive care to patients with COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and other respiratory conditions, with hands-on practice in tracheostomy, ventilation, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tubes.

Requirements include a BSN preferred, RN license, and at least one year of acute nursing experience. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state; BLS certification.
• If applicable, refresher requirements apply for licensure reinstatement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and intervene early for patients with escalating oxygen needs.
• Manage specialized skills including tracheostomy and ventilated patient care, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tube management.
• Administer blood products and select IV drips as needed.
• Conduct advanced respiratory assessment and intervention and respond to changes in patient status.

Skills

Acute care

Ventilator care

Patient assessment

BLS certified

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

What We Offer

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.

• Novant Benefits start on Day 1
• 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:
  - 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

180445