Registered Nurse, RN Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit

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

Job summary

Novant Health’s Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pulmonary Progressive Care unit on a full-time, day-shift schedule (7am-7pm). This collaborative unit cares for pneumonia, COPD, pulmonary embolism, and other respiratory conditions, offering growth in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, and chest tubes while focusing on early intervention and proactive patient monitoring.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state; BLS required.

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 and ventilatory needs.
• Manage specialized skills including tracheostomy and ventilated patient care; CPAP/BIPAP and chest tube management.
• Advanced respiratory assessment and intervention.
• Tracheostomy and ventilated patient management.
• CPAP/BIPAP and heated high flow oxygen therapy.
• Chest tube care and respiratory device management.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Ventilator monitoring

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Progressive Care

• Schedule: 7am-7pm, Full-time Days
• 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.