Travel ICU/Stepdown Telemetry RN - $1,867 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse - Travel RN | Winston-Salem, NC (27103) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Winston-Salem, NC (27103) — 13-week travel RN opportunity in an ICU stepdown (PCU/IMC) high-acuity setting. Apply now for this North Carolina nursing job. Join a dynamic healthcare team as a PCU RN / Stepdown Nurse in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This 13-week travel nurse assignment provides hands-on critical care experience in an ICU stepdown environment caring for a diverse adult patient population. Winston-Salem is known for its vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and beautiful parks — a great location for travel nurses and PCU RNs. Job Details - Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / PCU RN / Stepdown RN (Travel RN) - Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27103 — Winston-Salem healthcare / North Carolina nursing jobs - Unit: 5th West Intermediate Care Unit (ICU Stepdown) - Assignment Length: 13 weeks - Start Date: March 30, 2026 - Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15) - Hours per Week: 36 or 48 hours available - Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend - Floating: Required to sister ICCU unit as needed - Scrubs: Navy, white, or a combination - Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660-$1750 Job Requirements / Qualifications - Minimum 2 years recent PCU / Stepdown / IMC / DOU experience (critical care or progressive care experience required) - Active RN license in North Carolina or an active NLC compact state RN license (required at start) - Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS - Strong experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips (critical care medication titration) - Proficiency in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management - Experience with rapid response teams, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, and central/PICC/peripheral line care - Experience managing chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and tracheostomy care - Epic charting experience preferred (Epic EMR / electronic medical record experience) - Must pass EKG testing prior to start - Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted) - First-time travel nurses accepted — Travel RN friendly Primary Responsibilities - Provide high-quality nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a PCU / ICU stepdown setting (acute care and critical care duties) - Monitor and manage patients with complex diagnoses including post-rapid response, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, and post-operative cases - Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (e.g., Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Levophed, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Neo) safely and per protocol - Manage arterial lines, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and non-invasive ventilation therapies - Interpret telemetry and bedside monitoring data and escalate changes in patient condition - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response - Float to sister units as required based on census and skill set - Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic (EMR charting, clinical documentation) - Adhere to isolation precautions and infection control protocols to ensure patient and staff safety Advance your nursing career with this travel nurse opportunity in Winston-Salem — gain high-acuity PCU/stepdown experience and join a supportive, collaborative healthcare team. Apply today to be considered for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) travel assignment. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Winston-Salem, NC — travel RN and PCU RN candidates encouraged to apply. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 466243. 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: PCU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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