Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,854 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Agency: Mindlance Health
Pay: $1,854 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/13/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101!

ID: 78179222 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Description: ###RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR###REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / Years of Experience: 2 years REQUIREDTraveler Experience: Unit WILL ACCEPT 1st time traveler.Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: YesSkills: IV start, Vents, Telemetry and cpap/bipap, Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias.Certs: ACLS, BLSPREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Certs: NIHSSJOB DETAILS:-Target Ratios: 1:4-5 (Mixed acuity unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients) In extreme situations the unit will go to a 1:6 ratio.*36hrs can be offered.-Unit will accept 13 weeks.-12-HOUR NIGHTS***RTO 7 DAYS MAX for AYA AUTO OFFER***-Float Requirement: required to float to like units.-Weekend Requirement: every other weekendPatient Population: COPD, PNA, Resp distress, Covid-19, FLU, PE s.***Patient population currently includes care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positive.*** SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Our acuity is on the higher end of a med-surg unit, but we do operate with a team lead present in a 3:1 that rounds the whole unit, 2 respiratory therapists that are rounding, and an assistant nurse manager on shift including weekends. We do take ventilators on our unit but they are for chronic trach/vent patients. Our model is that no nurse has more than one vent patient at a time. Our unit is 48 beds in total. Our CNA s are a 9-10:1. Most of our patient population is going to be COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients with chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP. Many have comorbidities as well as telemetry monitoring.**Recognizing the high ratios and acuity, the following resources are available on the unit:An Admission/Discharge nurseAssistant Nurse ManagerVascular Access TeamRRTCode TeamBehavioral Health TeamSPECIAL , trachs, bipaps/cpapsUNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis, EPIC, SBARSCHEDULING TYPE: Unit Can Accommodate Block Scheduling when the needs of the unit as met.UNIT ORIENTATION: 24 hoursSCRUBS: Not Provided. white or navy blue*** INTERNAL NOTES *** ***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for, this specialty*** Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Monica Brattich Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 6 Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : BiPAP/CPAP management*, Blood Product Administration, Care of Ventilated Patient*, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac*, Heparin Protocols, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols*, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown*, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Telemetry, Titrate Cardiac drips*, Titrate Vasoactive drips*, Tracheostomy care/management*, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Vent experience* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 6 Patient Ratios Nights : 6 Patient Ratios Weekends : 6 Float Required : Within Facility Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks but staffing needs may require more. Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 47 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 48 Number of Beds : 48 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : VENT experience is preferred, not required as Unit will support and train if needed. COPD, PNA, Resp distress, Covid-19, FLU, PE s***** High acuity M/S patients - occasional PCU patient ***** Special Procedures/Unit Details : Recognizing the high ratios and acuity, the following resources are available on the unit:An Admission/Discharge nurseAssistant Nurse ManagerVascular Access TeamFoley TeamRRTCode TeamBehavioral Health Team Special Equipment : Chest , trachs, bipaps/cpaps***Must have a teamwork approach and meet Novant behavioral expectations in all interactions with patients and staff. Must be able to adhere to Call off policy -STRONGLY ENFORCED. #Tier2 Travel Compliance Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process : All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details : Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed. Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission. Local candidates ( 50 miles) : Lower rate applies. RTO : Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing. NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal. Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description. Travel pairs : Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed). Charting : See job description. References can be pending at submission. Modules : Pre-start modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours. Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modules Non-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modules Must be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty) Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCandidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details: Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed.Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission.Local candidates ( 50 miles): Lower rate applies.RTO: Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing.NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal.Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description.Travel pairs: Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed).Charting: See job description.References can be pending at submission. modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours.Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modulesNon-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modulesMust be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty)Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

About Mindlance Health

Mindlance Health is one of the fastest-growing US staffing firm for 9 consecutive years. We focus on Nursing, Allied Health, and Healthcare IT staffing. We are a firm that advocates for mindfulness, balance, inclusion and diversity in the work and in the services that we do.

 
With our proven track record and as a recognized leader and innovator in the healthcare staffing industry, we are able to partner with top-tier hospitals and medical institutions nationwide, helping you land a solid and thriving career every time.

 
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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• PCU RN Skills Checklist
• Stepdown/PCU Exam

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