Posted 09/12/2026 · Job #516931
PCU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Winston Salem, North Carolina
Job Description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse Job – Progressive Care Unit in Winston-Salem, NC
Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Join a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit/ICU stepdown team and deliver high-acuity patient care in a collaborative, patient-focused hospital setting.
Join a fast-paced Progressive Care environment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a welcoming city known for its friendly community, strong healthcare presence, and easy access to dining, parks, and downtown amenities. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to provide high-acuity stepdown care while working alongside a collaborative team in a patient-focused setting. Nurses who thrive in dynamic units with strong clinical expectations will find this assignment both rewarding and professionally engaging.
Job Details
- Specialty: PCU / Progressive Care Unit
- Setting: ICU stepdown / intermediate care
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per Week: 36 or 48 hours available
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: Required as needed to a nearby sister unit
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Charting: Epic
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in PCU, stepdown, DOU, IMC, or a similar high-acuity setting
- Active Registered Nurse license; compact or North Carolina license accepted, pending status may be considered for submission
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Strong experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Experience with IV starts and conscious sedation
- Comfort working in a unit that functions with an ICU-like level of acuity
- Ability to work every other weekend and float when needed
- Willingness to complete required testing and onboarding steps prior to start
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, and other complex medical or post-operative needs
- Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in rhythm, condition, or clinical status
- Manage arterial lines, central lines, peripheral access, and vasoactive drip titration within unit guidelines
- Support patients receiving treatments such as BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care
- Administer medications and blood products safely while following established protocols
- Collaborate with rapid response and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, effective care
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
- Adapt quickly to patient needs in a busy, high-acuity stepdown environment
Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Winston-Salem, NC and take the next step in your Progressive Care Unit RN 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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