Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,005 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,005 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care / Telemetry – North Carolina

Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 36 hours per week, every other weekend required

Highlights:

• Mixed acuity unit with Progressive Care, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients
• Target nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (may extend to 1:6 in extreme situations)
• Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, respiratory distress, chest tubes, and ventilator-dependent patients
• Contract lengths of 13–26 weeks available
• Comprehensive support team including admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, respiratory therapists, and rapid response teams
• 24-hour unit orientation with Epic charting system

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina or Compact State RN license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Demonstrated competency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP, and interpretation/management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Willingness to float to similar units as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities:

• Manage patients with chronic tracheostomy/ventilators (no more than one vent patient per nurse)
• Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin
• Provide care for patients with chest tubes, central lines, and complex respiratory needs
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias on a 48-bed telemetry unit
• Care for patients with multiple comorbidities requiring continuous monitoring
• Utilize Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication protocols

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work on a dynamic, higher-acuity medical-surgical unit with robust interdisciplinary support including dedicated respiratory therapists, vascular access teams, and rapid response resources. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex respiratory patients while working alongside a collaborative team that includes a team lead, assistant nurse manager on every shift, and comprehensive ancillary support services. This role is ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking to enhance their critical thinking skills in a fast-paced progressive care environment with strong teamwork and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information:

• Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available (no RTO during first week or on holidays)
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays during contract period
• Scrubs not provided; white or navy blue required
• Block scheduling available when unit needs are met
• Pre-start online modules required (8–10 hours, non-billable)

Requirements

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