Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,951 per week in Winston Salem, NC

This progressive care unit functions with the intensity of an ICU stepdown environment, offering nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population including post-rapid response, respiratory distress, hemodynamically unstable patients, and complex post-operative cases across multiple surgical specialties. You'll work with advanced monitoring equipment, manage critical drips, and be part of a collaborative team supported by interdisciplinary resources including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103!

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Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week available, every other weekend required, patient ratios 1:3-4

Highlights:

• ICU stepdown unit with 20 beds and average daily census of 18 patients
• Strong critical care drip experience required – unit manages one vasoactive drip per patient (Levophed, Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Neo)
• Arterial line experience and conscious sedation skills essential
• Epic EMR and Pyxis medication management system
• 13-week contracts or longer accepted with potential extension through February
• Floating to sister ICCU unit as needed; first-time travelers welcome

Requirements:

• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of recent progressive care or stepdown experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to assignment start date
• Demonstrated competency in arterial line management, vasoactive drip titration, telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and conscious sedation
• Experience with blood product administration, central/PICC line management, chest tubes, BIPAP/CPAP, high-flow oxygen, tracheostomy care, and isolation precautions
• IV start proficiency required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This progressive care unit functions with the intensity of an ICU stepdown environment, offering nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population including post-rapid response, respiratory distress, hemodynamically unstable patients, and complex post-operative cases across multiple surgical specialties. You'll work with advanced monitoring equipment, manage critical drips, and be part of a collaborative team supported by interdisciplinary resources including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. This role is ideal for experienced PCU nurses seeking to maintain and enhance their critical care skills in a fast-paced, clinically challenging environment.

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