From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 9, 2026Sources
The short version
From the one posting we’ve seen, the hourly rate is $51.11 on a 26-week contract—higher than the $38.20 median we show for nearby Atrium Health.
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
Our one posting for Forsyth lists $51.11 an hour on a 26-week contract.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-09That $51.11 hourly figure sits well above the $38.20 median we show for nearby Atrium Health.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-09
The hard parts
pay figure rests on a single posting
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
no unit, scheduling, or float detail available yet
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
no published nurse-to-patient ratio
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem blends North Carolina Piedmont charm with a strong healthcare presence anchored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The city offers tree-lined streets, a revitalized downtown arts district, and historic Old Salem's Moravian heritage. Nurses relocating here find mid-size-city affordability, mild four-season weather, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast.
Browse roles in Winston-Salem- State price level · North Carolina
- 6% below the national average
- State index 94.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,087/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $59,268/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
RN
$51/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Travel contract
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