Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,847 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Winston-Salem, NC | Intermediate Care / PCU / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a mixed-acuity unit serving PCU and Med-Surg/Telemetry patients, with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Manage and monitor patients presenting with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and telemetry needs
• Perform IV starts and manage drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin; care for chronic trach/vent patients with no more than one vent patient per nurse
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias utilizing telemetry monitoring; document using Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including a team lead, respiratory therapists, admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, RRT, and behavioral health team
• Float to like units as required; work every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Proficiency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome to apply; a lower rate applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience caring for patients with COVID-19, influenza, or pulmonary embolism
• Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR documentation systems

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with robust on-shift resources including an Assistant Nurse Manager, Admission/Discharge Nurse, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team available every shift including weekends
• Block scheduling may be accommodated when unit needs are met; first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #788363. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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