Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Winston-Salem, NC
PEL/VIP
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,025/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision benefits
Description
RN - PCU | Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Assignment Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide high-standard care in a challenging setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cardiac patients and be prepared to transition to a more intensive care environment.
Assignment Details
- Start Date: End of September 2026/Beginning of October 2026
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2025 (negotiable)
- Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Designation, Teaching Hospital
- Work Modality: On-site
- Charting System: EPIC
- Minimum Experience: 2 years of ICU or PCU experience, CVICU preferred
- Floating: May float to other units within scope of practice
- Orientation: NEO and 2 shifts of orientation on shift hired into
Responsibilities
- Provide care to cardiac patients including CHF, cardiomyopathy, and post-CABG patients
- Conduct wound care and dressing changes
- Perform defibrillation, EKG interpretation, and manage sheaths
- Administer and manage ventilatory support and arterial lines
- Cater to post-surgical patients and assist with cardioversions
- Care for Impella and vented patients once transitioned to ICU
Qualifications
Required:
- Active RN license
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
- General nursing and ICU skills
- Swanz and Impella experience
Preferred:
- Experience with LVAD and post-cardiac transplant patients
Employer
PEL/VIP
PEL/VIP connects nursing, respiratory and allied health professionals with opportunities that make a difference. For over 30 years, we've helped clinicians build rewarding careers through travel, contract, permanent, and PRN positions across acute care facilities, post-acute facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide.Whether you're looking for flexibility, career growth, competitive pay, or your next long-term opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your goals.
As a company built and operated by healthcare professionals, we understand the value clinicians bring to patient care. That's why we focus on building lasting relationships, providing personalized support, and creating opportunities where clinicians can succeed.
About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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