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PCU Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN) – 13-Week Contract in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Apply now for a PCU travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, NC, providing high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and respiratory needs. Join a collaborative progressive care team on a 48-bed PCU and medical-telemetry unit during a 13-week travel nurse assignment with 12-hour night shifts. Winston-Salem combines a welcoming community atmosphere with vibrant arts and culture, beautiful parks, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to the broader Piedmont Triad region.

PCU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810–$1,910
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing
• Setting: High-acuity medical-surgical, progressive care, and telemetry unit
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks; 13–26-week assignments may be accommodated based on unit needs
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately every other weekend, or 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks, based on staffing needs
• Floating: Required within the facility to like units
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, respiratory distress, acute respiratory failure, pulmonary embolisms, influenza, and other complex medical conditions
• Unit Resources: Admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager, vascular access team, respiratory therapy, rapid response and code teams, behavioral health, pharmacy, and additional interdisciplinary support

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending license may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or high-acuity medical-surgical/telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV starts, peripheral and central line care, chest tubes, and noninvasive airway support
• Ability to care for patients requiring tracheostomy support, chronic ventilator support, CPAP, or BiPAP; ventilator experience is preferred, and additional support may be available
• Ability to manage or titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions according to unit practice, including heparin, diltiazem, and dopamine protocols
• Successful completion of required EKG testing before the assignment begins
• Ability to meet required pre-start testing and online training deadlines
• Strong teamwork, communication, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered care
• Must be willing to follow attendance, scheduling, floating, and holiday requirements

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with mixed-acuity PCU, medical-surgical, and telemetry needs
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and changes in patient condition
• Assess and manage patients receiving oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and chronic ventilator support
• Care for patients with chest tubes, central lines, peripheral IVs, and complex medication regimens
• Administer blood products and manage heparin, cardiac, vasoactive, and other ordered infusion protocols
• Initiate and maintain IV access and provide safe line, drain, airway, and isolation care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, vascular access, rapid response, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Respond effectively to rapid response and emergency situations while escalating changes in patient status promptly
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate clinical information using SBAR
• Float to comparable units as needed and contribute to a respectful, team-oriented care environment

Apply now for this PCU travel nurse contract in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and join a dedicated progressive care team.

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.