TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103!
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour nights (18:45-07:15), 36 hours per week, every other weekend required, float within facility as needed
Highlights:
- 48-bed mixed acuity unit caring for medical-surgical and progressive care patients with respiratory focus
- Patient ratios typically 1:4-5, with comprehensive team support including admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager on shift, respiratory therapists, and vascular access team
- Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, and chronic vent/trach patients
- Epic EMR with 24-hour unit orientation provided
- Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks available with block scheduling options when unit needs are met
- Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off (no RTO during first week or after booking)
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact State)
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in medical-surgical or telemetry settings
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Experience with patient ratios up to 1:6
- Proficiency in IV starts, ventilators, telemetry monitoring, CPAP/BiPAP, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Experience with chest tubes, central line care, tracheostomy care, and cardiac/vasoactive drip management
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Must complete pre-start EKG testing and approximately 8-10 hours of online modules
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions available)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced travel nurses seeking a supportive, team-based environment with strong interdisciplinary resources. Despite higher acuity, the unit provides extensive support including dedicated admission/discharge nurses, on-shift leadership, respiratory therapy, rapid response teams, and vascular access specialists. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex respiratory patients while working alongside a collaborative care team committed to quality patient outcomes.