Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,059 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,059 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15) Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Current nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: - Previous travel experience - Experience starting IVs, managing vents, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP - Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias Description: RTO after booking is not allowed and will not be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit may result in cancellation. Target ratios are 1:4-5 with the potential for a 1:6 ratio in extreme situations. Float requirements include floating to similar units as needed. Weekend work is required every other weekend. Patient population includes individuals with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, and pulmonary embolism. The unit has a high acuity similar to a medical-surgical environment. There will be a team lead present on each shift to assist with unit operations. The unit also has respiratory therapists and an assistant nurse manager available during shifts. Ventilators are used for chronic tracheostomy patients, ensuring that no nurse manages more than one vent patient at a time. The unit has a total of 48 beds. Patient-to-CNA ratios are typically 9-10:1. Most patients experience COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and require telemetry monitoring. An Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, Rapid Response Team, and Code Team are available for support. Staffing and scheduling can accommodate block scheduling when unit needs are met. A teamwork approach is essential, and adherence to call-off policy is strongly enforced. Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to their start for this specialty.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS

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