Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,897 per week in Winston Salem, NC

You'll gain valuable experience with ventilators, advanced cardiac monitoring, and complex respiratory therapies while being supported by dedicated respiratory therapists, rapid response teams, and leadership presence on every shift. The unit's team-based model ensures no nurse is alone with complex cases, and multiple support teams are available around the clock.

# Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry / Progressive Care Nurse – North CarolinaStart Date: October 12, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 18:45-07:15, 36 hours per week, every other weekend requiredHighlights:- Mixed acuity unit combining Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry patients with nurse ratios of 1:4-5 (occasionally 1:6 in extreme situations)- 48-bed unit specializing in respiratory conditions including COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients requiring chest tubes, CPAP, and BiPAP- Comprehensive support team including Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, Respiratory Therapists, Rapid Response Team, and Behavioral Health Team- Epic EMR system with 24 hours of unit orientation provided- Contract length: 13-26 weeks available with pre-approved time off options- Experience with ventilators (chronic trach/vent patients), telemetry monitoring, cardiac and vasoactive drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin)Requirements:- Current RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required- Previous travel nursing experience required- ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred- Strong skills in IV start, ventilator management, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias- Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomy care, central line management, and cardiac drips- Ability to float to similar units as needed- Commitment to strict attendance policy (no requests for additional time off after contract signing)- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity environment with excellent support resources, allowing you to enhance your critical care skills while managing a diverse respiratory patient population. The unit's team-based model ensures no nurse is alone with complex cases, and multiple support teams are available around the clock. You'll gain valuable experience with ventilators, advanced cardiac monitoring, and complex respiratory therapies while being supported by dedicated respiratory therapists, rapid response teams, and leadership presence on every shift.