Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,765 per week

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Winston-Salem, NC | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,677 - $1,765
• Shift: 1900-0700
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1

Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Winston-Salem, NC. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced RNs looking to make a difference in patient care within a dynamic environment.

About the Facility:

• 885 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• New unit opening 2/3/2026. Will initially open as high acuity PCU and transition to ICU by end of 2026.
• Beds: 10-12
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU or PCU experience required, CVICU preferred.
• Will accept first-time travelers.

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Heavy cardiac – CHF, cardiomyopathy, tamponade, shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath, dysrhythmias, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker/ablations, external/temporary pacers, post-CABG/open hearts, heart transplants (2-4 per month), post-vascular surgeries (AAA, fem-pops); EVARs and thoracic outlets (experience not required).

Patient Ratios:

• Initially, will be 1:3-4. Once transitioned to ICU will be 1:2-3.
• Even if patients have Impella, could be 1:3 as they are typically stable waiting for transplants.

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills Required:

• General nursing skills, general ICU skills, experience with above patients.
• Swanz and Impella experience required.
• Wound care and dressing changes a must as will see several post-surgical patients.
• Defibrillation, EKG interpretation, post-arrest, cardioversions, manage and pull sheaths, bipap/cpap/hi-flow, chest tubes, trachs, art lines, all drips (pressors, cardiac, sedation, etc.).
• Will see vented patients once unit transitions to ICU.
• Once unit transitions to ICU, travelers will be expected to care for fresh open hearts.
• Highly preferred to have experience with LVAD and post-cardiac transplant patients, but can train here.
• No ECMO. IABPs will be accepted once unit transitions to ICU.

Support within the Department:

• 1 CNA
• No unit secretary initially but will have one once transitioned to ICU.
• Charge nurse – does not take patients.
• Manager present in the morning, ANM there until midnight.
• Phlebotomy, PICC Team, Resource Nurse, RT 24/7, Hospitalist 24/7, Intensivist 24/7, Resident physician, Remote Tele Techs.

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell

Floating:

• Could float to other units within scope of practice and below (7 Ardmore, 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, 5CC West will be likely units to float, but could float to other units).

Orientation:

• NEO
• 2 shifts of orientation on shift hired into.

Other Notes:

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a dedicated team, apply today!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #553011. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PCU

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