Location: Winston Salem, NC

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 4x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (typically 4 nights per week; schedule varies with every-other-weekend requirement) Night shift

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $52 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias promptly to keep patients safe and stable
• Manage arterial lines, central/PICC and peripheral lines with meticulous care
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips within protocol parameters and escalate when needed
• Administer blood products and follow heparin/IV insulin protocols accurately
• Provide non-invasive respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP/HFNC) and tracheostomy management
• Respond as a skilled member of rapid response/code teams for deteriorating patients
• Perform conscious sedation monitoring and post-procedure care with close assessment
• Document patient care precisely in Epic and use Pyxis for safe medication administration
• Float to the sister ICCU unit as needed, collaborating smoothly with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Current RN license (able to practice in North Carolina) — must be in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care nursing experience (PCU/IMC/Stepdown/Telemetry preferred)
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; NIH/NIHSS required
• Proven experience with arterial line management and titrating vasoactive drips
• Comfortable with IV start, blood product administration, central/PICC line care
• Ability to pass facility EKG testing prior to start and complete hospital orientation week
• Willingness to work nights, every other weekend, and float to an ICCU as needed
• Required flu vaccination (medical/religious exemptions allowed) and facility onboarding attendance

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/treatment skills
• Competency with vasoactive drip titration and common cardiac drips (e.g., Levophed, Dopamine, Dobutamine)
• Experience managing chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) and tracheostomies
• Proficient in Epic charting and Pyxis medication systems
• Skilled in non-invasive airway management, BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Familiarity with IV insulin and heparin protocols and blood product administration
• Effective participation on rapid response teams and emergency/code situations
• Strong infection control and isolation precautions/PPE practices

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to make your move easy and comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back ready to deliver excellent care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Clinical onboarding and hospital orientation week to set you up for success
• Access to continuing education and certification support (think ACLS/BLS refreshers)
• A supportive team environment with strong interdisciplinary resources like respiratory therapy and rapid response
• Referral program and other non-monetary recognition for outstanding contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Winston Salem, NC

Winston-Salem is a great base for adventures between shifts. Explore Old Salem Museums & Gardens and stroll the historic district, visit the Reynolda House Museum of American Art and its lovely grounds, or take a short drive to Pilot Mountain State Park for hiking and scenic overlooks. Foodies will enjoy a growing local brewery and café scene downtown, and nearby Tanglewood Park offers walking trails, gardens and seasonal events. If you want a weekend road trip, Charlotte and the Blue Ridge/Asheville region are within easy reach for more outdoor or cultural fun.

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