Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,791 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: March 21, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Winston Salem, NC Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $1,791 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/20/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101! ID: 76445606 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Description: RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNRREQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / Years of Experience: 2 Years Experience REQUIREDTraveler Experience: Unit WILL NOT accept first-time travelers.Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: YesSkills: ICP Monitoring, Ventilator Management, TelemetryCerts: ACLS, BCLS, NIHJOB DETAILS:-Staffing Ratios: 2:1; occasionally 3:1-Unit will accept 13 weeks-Shift: 12-HOUR NIGHTS-Float Requirement: Yes, to other ICU's and intermediate units.-Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.Patient Diagnoses: Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit PatientsSpecial Procedures/Unit Details: This is a 28 bed Neuro and surgical ICU (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center that cares for various types of Neurological patients. Ideal candidates will have a significant amount of experience with stroke management, ICP management, seizure management, and critical care patient management including titrating drips and invasive equipment.Special Equipment: EVD managementVentilator managementZoll temperature management/artic sunPCAsUNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, SBARScheduling Type: Per Unit Needs; NO BLOCK SCHEDULINGOrientation: 24 hrsSCRUBS: Not Provided. Navy Blue or White or a combination of both INTERNAL NOTES Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Monica Brattich Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Starting and maintaining IVs*, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring*, Ventilator Management*, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Continuous IV sedation, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, CVA/Acute Stroke management, Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring, Lumbar drains, Post Neurosurgery management, Traumatic Brain injury, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Care of Ventilated Patient, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Isolation Precautions/PPE Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 2:1, 1:1 and 3:1 Patient Ratios Nights : 2:1, 1:1 and 3:1 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2:1, 1:1 and 3:1 Float Required : to other ICU's Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 2 weekends (4 shifts) every 6 weeks Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 18 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 20 Number of Beds : 28 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Patients Special Procedures/Unit Details : This is a 24 bed Neuro ICU within a comprehensive stroke center that cares for various types of Neurological patients. Ideal candidates will have a significant amount of experience with stroke management, ICP management, seizure management, and critical care patient management including titrating drips and invasive equipment. Cannot guarantee blocked scheduling however they will do the best they can to accommodate. Special Equipment : EVD managementVentilator managementZoll temperature management/artic sunPCAsLumbar Drains Tier2 Travel Compliance Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process : All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details : Any previous PERM / PRN / EP staff employee of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler. Please note in the submission packet if your candidate previously worked here, the hospital name and dates of employment. Facility rehire approval is needed. We cannot proceed with any offer until rehire approval is obtained. Failure to disclose this information will negatively impact your candidate and may result in a cancel. Novant runs their own check on each traveler upon hiring, so we need to notify them beforehand. Current travel Per Diem clinicians at Novant Health or New Hanover are ineligible for travel assignments. Working both simultaneously is not accepted. Clinicians must select either travel Per Diem or a Travel Contract. Please indicate in the submission packet if your candidate is currently in a travel Per Diem role at this Health system and if they wish to transition to a Travel Contract. Candidate's perm address under 50 miles will be offered at a lower local rate. See AM for details. RTO - We can auto approve 7 days of RTO or less as long as it does not fall on a holiday. Anything more requires facility approval. Candidate MUST WORK 2 out of 3 major holidays. No RTO allowed during the first week of a traveler's assignment due to orientation. NC or Compact license pending OK for submission. Required in hand at time of start. Candidates may float within hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby - Please refer to the job description for floating details. It is common for travelers to float to other units based on their skill sets and based on census. Candidate must be comfortable floating based on the job description with no restrictions or special requests. Travel Pairs - Allowed but MUST be submitted for and work on different units. Must be called out in the submission if your clinician is part of a travel pair. Charting Exp Required - Epic is most common. Please review the specific job posting for details. References - Pending references at time of submission OK. Required at time of start. Two manager/supervisor references from within the past 12 months are HIGHLY preferred at time of submission. of jobs in system we can sub: Top 3 choices only and acknowledge your candidate's openness or flexibility to other Novant locations, units, and shifts in the submission email. Fatigue Policy : Travelers cannot work more than 5 days in a row and/or more than 60 hours in a week. Modules : Modules are non-billable Acute Care roles: 8-10 hours of modules Non-Acute roles: 4-5 hours of modules Modules must be completed pre-start and annually, and hours vary by specialty Modules are recorded via online learning, and Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes Submittal Details: Tier2 Travel ComplianceCandidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details: Any previous PERM / PRN / EP staff employee of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler. Please note in the submission packet if your candidate previously worked here, the hospital name and dates of employment. Facility rehire approval is needed. We cannot proceed with any offer until rehire approval is obtained. Failure to disclose this information will negatively impact your candidate and may result in a cancel. Novant runs their own check on each traveler upon hiring, so we need to notify them beforehand. Current travel Per Diem clinicians at Novant Health or New Hanover are ineligible for travel assignments. Working both simultaneously is not accepted. Clinicians must select either travel Per Diem or a Travel Contract. Please indicate in the submission packet if your candidate is currently in a travel Per Diem role at this Health system and if they wish to transition to a Travel Contract. Candidate's perm address under 50 miles will be offered at a lower local rate. See AM for details. RTO - We can auto approve 7 days of RTO or less as long as it does not fall on a holiday. Anything more requires facility approval. Candidate MUST WORK 2 out of 3 major holidays. No RTO allowed during the first week of a traveler's assignment due to orientation. NC or Compact license pending OK for submission. Required in hand at time of start. Candidates may float within hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby - Please refer to the job description for floating details. It is common for travelers to float to other units based on their skill sets and based on census. Candidate must be comfortable floating based on the job description with no restrictions or special requests. Travel Pairs - Allowed but MUST be submitted for and work on different units. Must be called out in the submission if your clinician is part of a travel pair. Charting Exp Required - Epic is most common. Please review the specific job posting for details. References - Pending references at time of submission OK. Required at time of start. Two manager/supervisor references from within the past 12 months are HIGHLY preferred at time of submission. of jobs in system we can sub: Top 3 choices only and acknowledge your candidate's openness or flexibility to other Novant locations, units, and shifts in the submission email. Fatigue Policy: Travelers cannot work more than 5 days in a row and/or more than 60 hours in a week. are non-billableAcute Care roles: 8-10 hours of modulesNon-Acute roles: 4-5 hours of modulesModules must be completed pre-start and annually, and hours vary by specialtyModules are recorded via online learning, and Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. 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. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS NIHSS 29560694EXPTEMP

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