Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,948 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,948 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 6/22/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15) Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: NC or Compact license required in hand at the time of start Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Experience with IV start, vents, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP. - Skills in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias. Description: RTO after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly turn into a cancelation. Unit accepts first-time travelers and locals, with a rate difference. Target ratios are 1:4-5 on a mixed acuity unit with PCU and Med-Surg/Telemetry patients. In extreme situations, the unit may go to a 1:6 ratio. The patient population includes COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, and COVID-19. The unit has 48 beds total, with a staffing model including a team lead, respiratory therapists, and an assistant nurse manager on shift. Most patients experience COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, and acute respiratory failure. The nurses on the unit will care for ventilator patients, but no nurse will have more than one ventilated patient at a time. Resources available on the unit include an admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, Rapid Response Team, and Behavioral Health Team. The unit utilizes Pyxis and EPIC for charting. Candidates may float to like units based on staffing needs. Weekend requirements include working 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks, although staffing needs may demand more. Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty. A teamwork approach is essential, with adherence to behavior expectations in all interactions with patients and staff. All candidates must be comfortable floating based on job descriptions with no restrictions. Travel pairs are allowed but must be submitted for and work on different units. References from previous managers or supervisors within the past 12 months are preferred. Travelers cannot work more than 5 days in a row or more than 60 hours in a week. Modules must be completed pre-start and annually, and hours may vary by specialty.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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