Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,872 per week

TalentBurst, Inc 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title : RN - PCU
Location : Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : 12hr Night Shift - 36, 1830-0700

About Facility :
o 885 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center

Unit Information:
o New unit opening 2/3/2026. Will initially open as high acuity PCU and transition to ICU by end of 2026
o Beds: 10-12
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of ICU or PCU experience, CVICU preferred
Starting the end of September 2026/beginning of October 2026, this experience will need to be 2 years of ICU specific experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Heavy cardiac – CHF, cardiomyopathy, tamponade, shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath, dysrhythmias, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker/ablations, external/temporary pacers, post-CABG/open hearts, heart transplants (2-4 per month), post-vascular surgeries (AAA, fem-pops); EVARs and thoracic outlets (experience not required)

Patient Ratios:
o Initially, will be 1:3-4. Once transitioned to ICU will be 1:2-3. Even if patients have Impella, could be 1:3 as they are typically stable waiting for transplants
Required License, National Certification, Certs:
o BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:
o General nursing skills, general ICU skills, experience with above patients
o Swanz and Impella experience required
o Wound care and dressing changes a must as will see several post-surgical patients, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, post-arrest, cardioversions, manage and pull sheaths, bipap/cpap/hi-flow, chest tubes, trachs, art lines, all drips (pressors, cardiac, sedation, etc.). Will see vented patients once unit transitions to ICU
o Once unit transitions to ICU, travelers will be expected to care for fresh open hearts
o Highly preferred to have experience with LVAD and post-cardiac transplant patients, but can train here
o No ECMO. IABPS will be accepted once unit transitions to ICU

Support within the Department:
o 1 CNA
o No unit secretary initially but will have one once transitioned to ICU
o Charge nurse – does not take patients
o Manager there in the morning, ANM there until midnight
o Phlebotomy
o PICC Team here
o Resource Nurse – charge RN for 5 Reynolds will help support this unit too
o RT 24/7
o Hospitalist 24/7
o Intensivist 24/7
o Resident physician
o Remote Tele Techs – will call RN directly for issues. Check off strips every few hours. Monitors in every room too

Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell

Floating: If yes, where?
o Could float to other units within scope of practice and below (7 Ardmore, 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, 5CC West will be likely units to float, but could float to other units)
o Will be put in rotation with other travelers

Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 shifts of orientation on shift hired into

Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free

CUSTOM FIELDS
SimpliFi Job Status
SimpliFi Job Status Notes

SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No
No
On Call, Call Back Requirements
None
Weekend Rotation
EOW
Holiday Requirements
50%
Floating Requirements
o Could float to other units within scope of practice and below (7 Ardmore, 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, 5CC West will be likely units to float, but could float to other units)

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Talent Burst Job ID #26-16424. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PCU

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

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