Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,442 per week in Winston Salem, NC
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a
qualified PCU RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103! Pay
Information $2,442 per week About The Position Job Title:
Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13
weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: NC or Compact license required at the time of start
Certifications: ACLS, BLS preferred NIHSS Must-Have: IV start,
Vents, Telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP, interpretation and management of
dysrhythmias Description: RTO after booking is not allowed. Any
call-offs or additional RTO on the unit may result in a
cancellation. The unit accepts first-time travelers. Local
candidates are also accepted. Patient population includes COPD,
pneumonia, respiratory distress, and COVID-19. The unit is a mixed
acuity unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients. Target ratios are
typically 1:4-5. In extreme situations, the ratio may go to 1:6.
The unit operates with a team lead present and additional
resources, such as respiratory therapists and an assistant nurse
manager. The unit is capable of accepting 13-week assignments.
Weekend requirements consist of four shifts in six weeks.
Candidates should be comfortable floating to like units. The
patient population includes individuals with comorbidities
requiring telemetry monitoring. Resources available on the unit
include an Admission/Discharge nurse, an Assistant Nurse Manager, a
Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and a Behavioral Health Team.
The unit manages ventilators mainly for chronic tracheostomy and
ventilator patients, with a policy that no nurse cares for more
than one ventilator patient at a time. Candidates must pass EKG
testing prior to starting. Scrubs can be white or navy blue. RTO is
limited to a maximum of seven days. Travelers must work two out of
three major holidays. During the first week of the assignment, no
RTO is allowed due to orientation. Travel pairs are allowed but
must be assigned to different units. References from two managers
or supervisors from the last twelve months are highly preferred.
Travelers cannot work more than five days in a row or more than
sixty hours in a week. Modules are non-billable and must be
completed pre-start annually. Hours vary based on specialty and
role. 27909751EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS
BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare
settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical
procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical
skills and enhances your adaptability. Managing assignments, travel
logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time
management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management
skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Some travel
nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education,
allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the
latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nursing allows you to
explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of
healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty.
Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of
professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of
exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career
choice.
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