Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,059 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in a mixed acuity unit. This unit cares for patients with various conditions, including COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients requiring monitoring due to comorbidities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with mixed acuity.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry, CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, including respiratory therapists and nursing leadership.
• Document patient care using the established systems, including SBAR and EPIC.
• Assist in the admission and discharge process with dedicated nursing staff.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Skills in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia management.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Certification in NIHSS is a plus.

Unit Information

The patient-to-nurse ratio is generally 1:4-5, potentially adjusting to a maximum of 1:6 during peak times. The unit comprises 48 beds, with nursing assistants at a ratio of 9-10:1. Nurses will care for patients with a variety of respiratory conditions, ensuring optimal management through teamwork and allocated resources.

Special resources available on the unit include:

• Admission/Discharge nurse
• Assistant Nurse Manager
• Vascular Access Team
• Rapid Response Team
• Code Team
• Behavioral Health Team

Work Environment

This position requires the ability to float to similar units and work every other weekend. The shift is a 12-hour night schedule from 18:45 to 07:15. RTO (Request Time Off) is limited to a maximum of 7 days for auto-offer candidates.

Additional Information

It is essential to successfully pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty role. Nurses are expected to maintain a professional appearance, with scrubs in navy blue or white provided by the staff member.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We're not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you'll ever work with.

If you're looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we'd love to be part of your journey.