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: November 9, 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. Contract length 13–26 weeks available.
Highlights:
- Mixed acuity unit with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry patients in a 48-bed facility
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (may reach 1:6 in extreme circumstances); extensive support staff including admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager, respiratory therapists, and vascular access team
- Complex patient population including COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, and ventilator-dependent patients (chronic trach/vent)
- Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin), ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and telemetry monitoring
- Epic charting system with 24-hour orientation provided
- Float requirement to similar units within facility; block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (required); NIHSS (preferred)
- Proficiency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and BiPAP/CPAP therapy
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Ability to care for COVID-19 positive patients following isolation protocols
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment with exceptional interdisciplinary support resources including rapid response teams, behavioral health specialists, pharmacy, and therapy services. You'll provide critical care to a diverse respiratory and cardiac patient population while benefiting from strong leadership presence, dedicated respiratory therapists, and a collaborative team-based model. The unit's structured support system—including admission/discharge nurses and vascular access teams—ensures you can focus on delivering excellent patient care in a challenging yet rewarding clinical setting.
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