Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Progressive Care

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is hiring a registered nurse for the Pulmonary Progressive Care unit at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This full-time night shift (7pm-7am) position focuses on advanced respiratory management in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a BSN (preferred), at least one year of acute nursing experience, and an active RN license with BLS certification. The unit emphasizes patient monitoring, collaboration with RTs, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Active RN licensure in the appropriate state and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and intervene early for escalating oxygen and ventilatory needs.
• Manage specialized skills including tracheostomy, ventilated patient care, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tube management.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Nursing licensure (RN)

Job description

What We Offer

• 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:
  - 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

162841