Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,154/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

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

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week (36 hours can be offered) Unit size: 48 beds Unit orientation: 24 hours Scheduling: Block scheduling is available when unit needs allow.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in North Carolina
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • IV insertion skills
  • Experience with mechanical ventilation
  • Telemetry skills
  • Experience with CPAP
  • Experience with BiPAP
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Shift and Scheduling Expectations

  • Float required to like units
  • Weekends: every other weekend
  • Requests off (RTO) are not allowed after booking and may not be worked out onsite. Call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could result in cancellation.
  • RTO is limited to 7 days maximum for auto offer.

Unit and Patient Profile

  • Mixed-acuity med-surg unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients; acuity is on the higher end of med-surg
  • Target ratio: 1:4-5; extreme situations may go to 1:6
  • CNA ratio: 9-10:1
  • Team lead on shift in a 3:1 role who rounds the whole unit
  • Two respiratory therapists rounding
  • Assistant nurse manager on shift, including weekends
  • Nurses have no more than one vent patient at a time
  • Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and telemetry monitoring; also COPD, PNA, respiratory distress, COVID-19 (including confirmed positive patients), flu, and PEs
  • Ventilators on the unit are for chronic trach/vent patients
  • Unit resources: admission/discharge nurse, assistant nurse manager, vascular access team, RRT, code team, behavioral health team

Equipment and Systems

  • Equipment: chest tubes, vents, trachs, BiPAP/CPAP; drips including dopamine, Cardizem, and heparin
  • Unit systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR

Other Details

  • Scrubs are not provided; white or navy blue required.

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 Progressive Care 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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