Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – 13-Week Contract in Winston-Salem, NC

Explore a rewarding North Carolina travel nursing job in Winston-Salem and join a collaborative progressive care team providing high-acuity nursing care to adult and geriatric patients. This on-site PCU RN role offers 12-hour day shifts, strong interdisciplinary support, and the opportunity to care for patients with complex respiratory and cardiac needs in a 48-bed pulmonary-focused unit. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, cultural attractions, parks, and outdoor recreation of the vibrant Piedmont Triad community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27103
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750
• Contract: 13 weeks, with assignments accepted through February 27, 2027, based on unit needs
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m.
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4-5; may reach 1:6 during exceptional circumstances
• Unit: 48-bed mixed progressive care unit (PCU), telemetry, and medical-surgical setting
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; staffing goals include approximately four weekend shifts in six weeks, with additional coverage possible based on unit needs
• Floating: Required to comparable units within or near the facility
• Charting and Systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated when unit needs are met

Progressive Care Unit RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent registered nursing experience in PCU, stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, or a comparable acute-care setting
• Active North Carolina or compact RN license; a pending license may be considered for submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience with telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and passing a specialty EKG assessment before start
• Proficiency with IV starts, central-line care, chest tubes, noninvasive airway management, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, tracheostomy care, and isolation precautions
• Experience managing or titrating cardiac and vasoactive infusions, including heparin, dopamine, and Cardizem, as permitted by unit policy
• Must be prepared to complete required testing within 48 hours of signing and complete pre-start education modules
• Strong teamwork, communication, clinical judgment, and adherence to attendance and scheduling expectations

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adults and older adults with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress or failure, pulmonary embolisms, influenza, COVID-19, and related comorbidities
• Monitor patients requiring telemetry, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, chronic ventilator or tracheostomy support, and other advanced respiratory interventions
• Interpret and respond to dysrhythmias while escalating changes in patient condition appropriately
• Administer medications and manage prescribed cardiac, vasoactive, anticoagulant, and insulin therapies according to protocol
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, administer treatments, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, vascular access, rapid response, code, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Provide patient and family education, promote safety, and maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Float to comparable units when needed while maintaining high standards of care and professional conduct

Apply now for this travel Progressive Care Unit RN opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.