Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Job in Winston-Salem, NC

Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Join a fast-paced stepdown / intermediate care team and use your telemetry, drip management, and rapid response skills to deliver high-quality patient care each night shift.

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled travel nurse who thrives in higher-acuity PCU nursing and is comfortable caring for complex patients in an ICU-stepdown environment. You’ll work in a supportive unit with strong interdisciplinary resources in the vibrant Triad region of North Carolina, while contributing to excellent patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – PCU / Intermediate Care
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Intermediate Care
• Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27103
• Schedule: Night shift, 3×12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours, with 48-hour options available
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710 – $1,800
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Floating required to a sister ICCU unit as needed
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Setting: High-acuity intermediate care / stepdown
• Travel Friendly: First-time travelers accepted

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be considered for submission
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in PCU, stepdown, IMC, DOU, or a similar higher-acuity acute care setting
• Strong experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
• Telemetry nursing experience with the ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with IV starts, blood product administration, and conscious sedation
• Comfort managing central lines, PICC lines, peripheral lines, and isolation precautions
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment
• Must be open to floating and working scheduled weekends
• Must be available for required pre-start testing and orientation

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients with complex medical and surgical needs
• Monitor patients with unstable hemodynamics, respiratory distress, GI bleeds, withdrawal, and post-operative conditions
• Manage telemetry, recognize rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
• Titrate and monitor ordered drips, including cardiac and vasoactive infusions, per unit protocols
• Care for patients using non-invasive respiratory support such as BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Support patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, central access devices, and arterial lines
• Collaborate with rapid response teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain safe, efficient care in a unit that runs with a 1:3-4 patient ratio
• Follow unit procedures, documentation standards, and scheduling expectations
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence

Apply now for this rewarding Winston-Salem nursing job and join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

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.