ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Job Description

Join a 13-week travel assignment supporting a Neuro and Surgical Intensive Care Unit in Winston-Salem. This role is suited for an experienced Registered Nurse who can manage complex neurological and critical care patients on 12-hour night shifts. You will care for neuroscience patients with conditions including stroke and seizures while managing intracranial pressure, ventilators, titratable drips, invasive equipment, and EVDs. Familiarity with telemetry, Zoll temperature management, and PCA use is valuable.

Applicants should have at least two years of experience and prior travel nursing experience, along with ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications. The assignment includes floating to other intensive care and intermediate units, working every other weekend, and scheduling based on unit needs rather than block scheduling. An EKG test is required before starting.

Weather

Winston-Salem typically offers cool, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with crisp evenings, mild daytime temperatures, and occasional rain. Pack layers for changing temperatures between night shifts and daytime exploring.

Fun Things to Do

• Old Salem: Explore historic buildings, gardens, museums, and walkable streets in this restored Moravian community.

• Reynolda Village and Gardens: Browse local shops and restaurants, then stroll through landscaped grounds and nearby trails.

• Downtown Arts District: Visit galleries, studios, theaters, and locally owned restaurants throughout the city center.

• Blue Ridge Parkway Day Trip: Spend a day driving scenic mountain roads, stopping at overlooks, and enjoying hiking opportunities.

• Greensboro Day Trip: Discover museums, gardens, restaurants, and cultural attractions in this nearby city.

Job Specifics

City and State: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week