Travel Contract

ICU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,957/week
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Overview

  • Start Date09/21/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,957/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

ICU Nurse

Location

  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Job Type

  • Travel/Contract

Schedule

  • Night shift
  • 3x12 hours
  • 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend
  • No block scheduling
  • Floating required as needed

Assignment Length

  • 13 weeks or longer

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in North Carolina
  • ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
  • ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
  • Experience with conscious sedation
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Central line care and management
  • PICC line management
  • Heparin Protocols

Required Skills

  • ICU stepdown / PCU / DOU / IMC / stepdown experience
  • Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
  • Rapid response team experience
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line, peripheral line, and PICC management
  • Heparin protocols
  • CVA care
  • Chest tube management
  • External CPAP/BIPAP
  • High-flow nasal cannula
  • Nasal cannula
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Isolation precautions

Unit Details

  • ICU stepdown unit with a 1:3-4 target ratio
  • Strong drip experience is emphasized
  • One pressor drip per patient on the unit; additional pressors require transfer to ICU
  • No vents on the unit

Patient Population

  • Post-rapid-response patients
  • Respiratory distress
  • Unstable hemodynamics
  • Withdrawal
  • GI bleeds
  • Post-op GYN, GU, GI, thoracotomy, neuro, and ortho patients
  • Pre/post OB patients with complications

Additional Notes

  • RTO after booking is not allowed
  • Navy, white, or a combination of the two scrubs are permitted

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Winston-Salem, NC

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
  • In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
Transportation
  • Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
Demographics
  • Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
  • Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
  • The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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