Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,760 per week

American Traveler 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: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, telemetry skills, and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 48-bed mixed-acuity PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, PE, COVID-19, influenza, and patients requiring chest tubes, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5, with the possibility of 1:6 in high-census situations; no nurse is assigned more than one ventilator patient at a time
• CNA support ratio of 9–10:1
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6-week period, with potential for additional shifts based on staffing needs
• Floating required to like units
• EMR: Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR documentation
• Specialized equipment includes chest tubes, vents/trachs, CPAP/BiPAP, and drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin
• Block scheduling available when unit needs are met
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contracts are welcome

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required; license pending at time of submission is acceptable
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Proficiency in IV insertion, ventilator management, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Must pass an EKG competency test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of submission is acceptable, but must be on file before start)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked for this health system as permanent, PRN, or EP staff must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Unit resources include an Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, Rapid Response Team (RRT), Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team — plus a team lead rounding in a 3:1 model and 2 respiratory therapists and an assistant nurse manager present on every shift including weekends
• Orientation is 24 hours; pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are required and must be completed before the first day
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Scrubs are not provided; white or navy blue scrubs required
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a different rate
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each candidate has their own transportation and is flexible with potentially different schedules

American Traveler Job ID #P-702364. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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