Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care / Telemetry – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 36 hours per week, every other weekend required
Highlights:
- Mixed acuity unit with Progressive Care, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients
- Target nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (may extend to 1:6 in extreme situations)
- Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, respiratory distress, chest tubes, and ventilator-dependent patients
- Contract lengths of 13–26 weeks available
- Comprehensive support team including admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, respiratory therapists, and rapid response teams
- 24-hour unit orientation with Epic charting system
Requirements:
- Active North Carolina or Compact State RN license
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Demonstrated competency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP, and interpretation/management of cardiac dysrhythmias
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Willingness to float to similar units as needed
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Clinical Skills & Responsibilities:
- Manage patients with chronic tracheostomy/ventilators (no more than one vent patient per nurse)
- Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin
- Provide care for patients with chest tubes, central lines, and complex respiratory needs
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias on a 48-bed telemetry unit
- Care for patients with multiple comorbidities requiring continuous monitoring
- Utilize Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication protocols
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work on a dynamic, higher-acuity medical-surgical unit with robust interdisciplinary support including dedicated respiratory therapists, vascular access teams, and rapid response resources. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex respiratory patients while working alongside a collaborative team that includes a team lead, assistant nurse manager on every shift, and comprehensive ancillary support services. This role is ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking to enhance their critical thinking skills in a fast-paced progressive care environment with strong teamwork and professional development opportunities.
Additional Information:
- Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available (no RTO during first week or on holidays)
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays during contract period
- Scrubs not provided; white or navy blue required
- Block scheduling available when unit needs are met
- Pre-start online modules required (8–10 hours, non-billable)