Travel PCU RN - Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Focus Staff is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Winston-Salem, NC. This role comes through Focus Staff, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Sep 1

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour · nights Shift: 3x12 Nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Progressive Care Unit Focus Staff is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Winston-Salem, NC.
License: RN license Valid NC RN LicenseNC RN License
Term: 13 weeks · starts Sep 28, 2026 · Travel

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License: NC RN License Valid NC RN License Check your license
Certification: BLS BLS (Basic Life Support)
Experience: 1 year of experience 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
Also asks: Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred

Experience: 2 years of experience
Experience: 1 year of experience in a PCU setting The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a PCU setting.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most North Carolina travel postingsNorth Carolina travel postings that state pay run $1,560/week to $2,430/week, the middle half $1,710/week to $2,080/week, across 216 postings.
Travel package: Housing provided
Bonus: Referral bonus Referral bonus
Bonus: Holiday bonus Holiday bonus
Eligibility: Day one medical, dental, vision and life insurance Day One Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Bonus: $600 referral bonus Referral Bonus ($600)
Bonus: $1,200 loyalty bonus Loyalty Bonus ($1,200)
Pay reviews: Pay package may vary based on guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, and experience Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

Benefits

BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
BenefitsLicensure reimbursementLicensure reimbursement
BenefitsTravel reimbursementTravel reimbursement

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BenefitsRelocation assistanceRelocation assistance
Benefits401(k) matching401(k) matching
BenefitsTravel AssistanceTravel Assistance
BenefitsGenerous Housing StipendGenerous Housing Stipend
BenefitsCompany Provided Housing OptionsCompany Provided Housing Options
BenefitsDiscounts/Coupons to HotelsDiscounts/Coupons to Hotels
BenefitsPet-FriendlyPet-Friendly
BenefitsAccess to Discounts, Rewards, and moreAccess to Discounts, Rewards, and more
Housing allowance
Flexible schedule
Referral program
Housing Stipend

The role and schedule

Hours stated: 3x12 Nights
Guaranteed hours: based on employer
Start: 09/28/2026 Start Date: 09/28/2026

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Focus Staff is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Winston-Salem, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a PCU setting.

Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Shift: 3x12 Nights

Benefits for Travel PCU RNs

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Relocation assistance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Holiday bonus

Requirements

1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred

Valid NC RN License

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS

Eligible to work in the United States

About Focus Staff

Focus Staff is a traveler-first nurse and healthcare staffing agency! We prioritize the needs of our travelers, giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love, explore the country and do what you do best, help others.

Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!

All-Star Status

Dallas 100 (Multiple Years in a Row)

Inc. 5000

Middle Market 50

Certified by The Joint Commission

Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction 2022

Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2022

Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms 2017

If you’re seeking a Travel Progressive Care Unit Nurse position in Winston-Salem, NC and are looking to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you’re seeking travel assignments, PR or permanent positions.

We Offer

Immediate Openings

Weekly Pay through Direct Deposits

Flexible Schedules

Day and Night Shifts Available

Competitive Compensation

Guaranteed Hours (based on employer)

Travel Assistance

Dedicated/Responsive Recruiters

Day One Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Generous Housing Stipend

24/7 Support

Company Provided Housing Options

Referral Bonus ($600)

Loyalty Bonus ($1,200)

Discounts/Coupons to Hotels

Access to Jobs in all 50 States

Painless Credentialing Process

U. S. A.-based Company

Equal Opportunity Employer

Joint Commission Certified

Licensure Reimbursement

Pet-Friendly

Access to Discounts, Rewards, and more

Other Information

Job Title: Travel PCU Nurse
Employment Time: Contract/Travel
Date Posted: 09/01/2026 08:36:24 AM
Valid Through: 12/26/2026
Job City: Winston-Salem
Job State: NC
Job Country: USA
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Hiring Organization: Focus Staff

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

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What's around it?

In Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,087/mo
Household income: $59,268/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Winston-Salem, NC

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals most often get pointed to Ardmore and Sherwood Forest as the practical in-town picks; Buena Vista is the stretch neighborhood if the budget allows. Downtown, the Arts District around Trade Street and Liberty Street, and Innovation Quarter put you closest to restaurants, breweries, and the medical/biotech campus. West End and the Holly Avenue Historic District offer wooded, historic character near the core. For quieter, lower-crime suburban living, locals name Pfafftown, King, Tobaccoville, and Rural Hall, with nearby Pine Ridge as a calmer community that still reaches the city.

Nurses and young professionals most often get pointed to Ardmore and Sherwood Forest as the practical in-town picks; Buena Vista is the stretch neighborhood if the budget allows. Downtown, the Arts District around Trade Street and Liberty Street, and Innovation Quarter put you closest to restaurants, breweries, and the medical/biotech campus.

West End and the Holly Avenue Historic District offer wooded, historic character near the core. For quieter, lower-crime suburban living, locals name Pfafftown, King, Tobaccoville, and Rural Hall, with nearby Pine Ridge as a calmer community that still reaches the city.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: pods.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: westhomes.com Source 5: theginthergroup.com Source 6: biancadottin.com

Getting aroundCitywide commute time is about 17.75 minutes, and traffic is described as manageable next to Charlotte or Raleigh. The main hospital and research cluster is Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center beside Innovation Quarter, a medical-biotech hub with restaurants, breweries, and Bailey Park next door. Sources do not name hospital parking rules or bus lines, so the lived pattern is short in-town drives rather than long highway hauls.

Citywide commute time is about 17.75 minutes, and traffic is described as manageable next to Charlotte or Raleigh. The main hospital and research cluster is Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center beside Innovation Quarter, a medical-biotech hub with restaurants, breweries, and Bailey Park next door.

Sources do not name hospital parking rules or bus lines, so the lived pattern is short in-town drives rather than long highway hauls.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: theginthergroup.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsTanglewood Park is the named local flagship. Salem Lake is the go-to for trails, fishing, and paddling; Long Branch Trail handles walking and biking near Innovation Quarter and Bailey Park, which hosts food trucks and outdoor movies. Reynolda's 170-acre estate mixes gardens and grounds worth repeating by season, and Historic Bethabara Park adds another historic green space. Yadkin Valley wineries sit just outside town, and the mountains are roughly 1 to 1.5 hours away.

Tanglewood Park is the named local flagship. Salem Lake is the go-to for trails, fishing, and paddling; Long Branch Trail handles walking and biking near Innovation Quarter and Bailey Park, which hosts food trucks and outdoor movies.

Reynolda's 170-acre estate mixes gardens and grounds worth repeating by season, and Historic Bethabara Park adds another historic green space. Yadkin Valley wineries sit just outside town, and the mountains are roughly 1 to 1.5 hours away.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: westhomes.com Source 2: homesintriadnc.com Source 3: visitwinstonsalem.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem - the Twin City, branded City of Arts and Innovation - is a midsize Piedmont city where an $80k-$150k nursing salary stretches further than in Charlotte or Raleigh. Homes typically land in the mid-$200Ks, rents hover around $1,300, and citywide commutes average about 17.75 minutes toward Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Innovation Quarter. Ardmore and Sherwood Forest are the practical in-town bases; Buena Vista costs more; Pfafftown, King, and Rural Hall run quieter and are cited for lower crime. Downtown and Innovation Quarter put restaurant and brewery life next to the hospital cluster. The distinctive draw is culture packed into a small footprint: Old Salem, Reynolda House and its 170-acre gardens, Trade and Liberty Street galleries, Mission Pizza Napoletana, Sweet Potatoes, Mozelle's, Wise Man Brewing, Salem Lake, Tanglewood Park, and a festival calendar that includes Bookmarks, the Carolina Classic Fair, and downtown summer music. Bailey Park adds food trucks and outdoor movies. Tradeoffs: some locals call it boring and tough for making friends; the airport is a known weak spot; mountains take an hour-plus and beaches about four. Nurses who want short drives, lower housing costs, and real arts-and-outdoors life without big-metro chaos tend to land well here.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: pods.com Source 2: pods.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: theginthergroup.com Source 5: homesintriadnc.com Source 6: westhomes.com Source 7: visitwinstonsalem.com Source 8: reddit.com Source 9: reddit.com Source 10: youtube.com Source 11: biancadottin.com Source 12: facebook.com Source 13: facebook.com

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Life in Winston-Salem, NC

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Winston-Salem, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.