PCU | RN

Locum Tenens Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Night Shift – Winston Salem, NC
Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Winston Salem, North Carolina (zip code 27103). This travel RN job offers a dynamic environment for experienced nurses seeking high-acuity clinical experience in a collaborative healthcare setting. Winston Salem is a top destination for North Carolina nursing jobs, offering a vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for your next healthcare assignment.
Estimated Weekly Salary

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1660–$1700 per week

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Winston Salem, NC 27103 (North Carolina healthcare jobs)
• Facility Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – 8th West Tower Pulmonary
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens / Travel RN contract
• Start Date: September 8, 2025
• End Date: January 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 20 weeks (16–20 weeks available)
• Shifts per Week: 4 shifts per week, each shift is 12 hours
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for up to 48 hours/week; overtime after 48 hours)
• Unit Size: 48 beds
• Patient Ratios: 1:4–5 (may flex to 1:6 in rare cases)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrub Colors: White or navy blue

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or high-acuity Med-Surg RN experience required
• Active North Carolina or Compact Registered Nurse license (must be valid by start date)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Proficient in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• First-time travel nurses welcome to apply

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with pulmonary and cardiac conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, pulmonary embolism, and acute respiratory failure
• Manage patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, chronic ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and continuous telemetry monitoring
• Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin) according to established protocols
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including respiratory therapists, vascular access team, admission/discharge nurse, and assistant nurse manager
• Float to similar PCU or Med-Surg units as needed per facility requirements
• Maintain strict adherence to attendance and call-off policies
• Participate in unit orientation and complete ongoing education modules as required
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR and follow SBAR communication protocols

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Winston Salem, NC, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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