Travel Registered Nurse - PCU - Days

Lamb Staffing; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Lambstaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCU stroke unit in High Point, NC. This unit cares for intermediate patients with stroke, heart failure, and related conditions, requiring NIHSS certification and telemetry proficiency.

Expect 1:4 RN to CNA ratios, 7a-7:30p / 7p-7:30a shifts, and strong leadership support. BLS/ACLS NIHSS are required, and prior travel experience is noted as a plus.

Qualifications

• RN with 1+ year in intermediate care or PCU
• Active BLS and ACLS
• NIHSS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide general care for intermediate patients on the stroke unit.
• Monitor and titrate hemodynamic infusions (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Nitro, Amio)
• Telemetry rhythm interpretation with cardiac monitoring support
• Detect neurological changes and escalate promptly

Skills

Telemetry analysis

Vital signs monitoring

Neuro assessment

Cardiac drips management

Rapid escalation

Education

RN licensure (US)

Tools

EPIC/EMR

Omnicell

Baxter IV pumps

Alaris pumps

Job description

RN - PCU

About Facility:

• 601 N. Elm Street, High Point, NC 27262
• 351 licensed beds
• No Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds: 36
• Average census: ADC = 35 currently
• Experience: 1+ year
• Prior travel experience required

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, CP, and other general intermediate dx.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:4
• LPN (if applicable): 1:4
• CNA: 1:9-12

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• General care of the intermediate patient – this is the designated IMC stroke unit for the hospital, so NIHSS certification required and detecting and escalating neuro changes. Managing some hemodynamic drips, titrating down to off – Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, Amio. Telemetry understanding and analyzing of rhythms with back-up support from cardiac surveillance. Understanding heated hi-flow, TR bands (clean cath)

Support within the Department:

• CNA duties: Duties as assigned, within the scope of the CNA; General ADLs, vital signs, ambulation/mobility, assistance with feeding, blood sugars and other duties as assigned within the scope of the CNA.
• Unit secretary/HUC: 7am-7:30pm, yes- 7pm-0730am, no.
• Charge nurse: Yes
• Phlebotomy: Yes
• IV/VAT team: No
• Resource nurse: No
• RT 24/7: Yes
• Hospitalist 24/7: Yes
• Intensivist 24/7: Yes
• Telemetry monitor tech: Yes

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Encompass/EPIC
• IV Pump: Baxter currently- moving to alaris in 2026
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Philips MX-40s
• Unit specific equipment: Routine lifting equipment, VS equipment, CBG machines, wound vacs PRN, Baxter IV pumps. Specialty beds PRN. Omnis for bedside monitoring.

Floating:

• Sister unit of CTU, same patient ratio.

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO: Yes- facility
• 2 days departmental: yes, unit.

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Free parking: Yes
• Unit Culture: Good; strong leadership and work ethic of the team.

Active state license in good standing; minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; BLS required for clinical roles; references upon request