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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiopulmonary needs in a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers consistent night shifts, strong interdisciplinary support, and the opportunity to build advanced PCU, telemetry, and respiratory-care expertise.

Located in the scenic Piedmont Triad, Winston-Salem combines a welcoming community atmosphere with a vibrant arts and cultural scene, excellent outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the broader North Carolina region. Explore North Carolina travel nursing jobs while making a meaningful impact in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Contract Dates: October 26, 2026–January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Unit: 48-bed mixed PCU, telemetry, and medical-surgical unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, respiratory distress or failure, pulmonary embolisms, influenza, COVID-19, tracheostomies, and chronic ventilator needs
• Patient Ratios: Target ratios of approximately 1:4–5; may reach 1:6 in exceptional staffing situations
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend, with a goal of approximately four weekend shifts in six weeks based on staffing needs
• Floating: Required to comparable units within or near the facility
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting and Systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent registered nursing experience in a PCU, stepdown, progressive care, intermediate care, or comparable telemetry setting
• Active North Carolina or Compact RN license; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Demonstrated competency with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience starting and maintaining peripheral IVs
• Experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes, and noninvasive airway management
• Experience with central-line care, heparin protocols, blood product administration, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocols
• Ability to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, including dopamine, diltiazem, and heparin, according to unit protocols
• Successful completion of required EKG testing before the start of the assignment
• Strong teamwork, communication, adaptability, and commitment to compassionate patient care
• Willingness to complete required pre-start testing and education within designated timeframes

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with mixed PCU, telemetry, and medical-surgical needs
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize clinical deterioration, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage patients requiring telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator support for chronic tracheostomy or ventilator needs, chest tubes, and other advanced respiratory therapies
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications, cardiac drips, anticoagulation therapies, insulin protocols, and blood products
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Initiate and maintain IV access and provide central-line and peripheral-line care
• Use rapid response and code-team resources appropriately during emergencies
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, vascular access, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates using established handoff processes
• Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining safe, respectful, and patient-centered care

Why You'll Love This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work alongside an experienced support team that includes respiratory therapy, vascular access, rapid response, code, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services
• Benefit from dedicated admission and discharge support and clinical leadership on shift
• Gain valuable experience caring for complex respiratory and cardiac patients in a collaborative PCU environment
• Build your travel nursing experience while exploring the culture, parks, restaurants, and historic charm of Winston-Salem

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel contract in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.