ICU RN
Winston Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,009/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
ICU
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Winston Salem, North Carolina
- 13-week assignment
- Day shift, 3x12 hours: 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
- 36 or 48 hours per week may be offered
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required as needed to a sister unit that is also an ICCU
- No block scheduling
- RTO after booking is not allowed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- 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
- Experience with arterial lines
- Experience with titrating vasoactive drips
- Experience with conscious sedation
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of dysrhythmias
- Telemetry - on the unit monitoring
- Use of Rapid Response Teams
- IV insulin protocols
- Blood Product Administration
- Central line care/management
- Must have experience with PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
- Must have experience with telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and telemetry monitoring on the unit
- Must have experience with use of Rapid Response Teams
- Must have experience with IV insulin protocols
- Must have experience with blood product administration
- Must have experience with central line care/management
- Must have experience with peripheral line care/management
- Must have experience with PICC line management
- Must have experience with heparin protocols
- Must have experience with CVA
- Must have experience with chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac
- Must have experience with external CPAP/BIPAP
- Must have experience with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
- Must have experience with nasal cannula
- Must have experience with non-invasive airway management
- Must have experience with tracheostomy management
- Must have experience with isolation precautions
- IV start experience
- EKG testing must be passed prior to start
Unit Details
- ICU stepdown unit
- 20 beds
- Target ratio: 1:3-4
- Patient population includes post rapid response team patients, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, post-op GYN, GU, GI, thoracotomies, neuro, ortho surgeries, and pre/post OB with complications
- Patient ages: adolescent, adult, geriatric
- Only one pressor drip per patient; additional pressors require transfer to ICU
- Drips used on the unit include Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Levophed, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Neo
- Bedside telemetry monitors with remote backup
- No vents on the unit
- Scrubs: navy, white, or a combination of the two
Software
- Pyxis
- Epic
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
My recruiter, Preet, is always on top of things. She doesn't just abandon you after you start your assignment. The company overall is great to work for, offering competitive pay packages and assistance throughout the entire process.
Cons
None
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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.
About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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