Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is a 906-bed hospital in Winston-salem, NC — Magnet · Teaching.
20 openings posted here, advertised at $1,859 to $2,367 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has 20 openings posted across 6 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,859 to $2,367, with a median of $2,011. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. North Carolina median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 8 | $2,011 | $2,011 | 5% under | Day, Evening, Night |
| Med-Surg | 4 | $1,909 – $2,011 | $1,960 | 3% under | Day, Night |
| PCU | 3 | $1,859 – $2,032 | $1,945 | 9% under | Day, Night |
| ICU | 2 | $2,122 | $2,122 | 1% under | Night |
| Telemetry | 2 | $2,032 | $2,032 | 3% under | Night |
| L&D | 1 | $2,367 | $2,367 | at the median | Night |
The comparison is against the North Carolina median advertised rate for the same specialty. Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 6 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 8 openings, day and evening and night shifts, advertised at $2,011 a week, 5% under the North Carolina median for ER. Med-Surg: 4 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $1,909 to $2,011 a week, 3% under the North Carolina median for Med-Surg. PCU: 3 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $1,859 to $2,032 a week, 9% under the North Carolina median for PCU.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,011 across 20 openings, 2% above $1,975 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Winston-Salem, NC runs housing 29% below and utilities 12% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Winston-Salem, NC metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8% below |
| Housing | 29% below |
| Utilities | 12% below |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Winston-salem is $1,200 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,020.
North Carolina taxes wage income.
21 traveler listings within 25 miles of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 42 | $2,072 | 771 | $1,580 |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 29 | $2,359 | 1,013 | $1,100 |
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, the | Greensboro | 22 | $2,131 | 760 | $1,200 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte | 12 | $2,638 | 580 | $2,020 |
| Cape Fear Valley Medical Center | Fayetteville | 10 | $2,096 | 675 | $1,230 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 3.6★ overall, 100% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.6 |
| Culture | 3.8 |
| Management | 3.8 |
| Safety | 3.8 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: Assignments usually aren't hard, low acuity compared to where I came from. Get along with the nurses, no drama I noticed. Managers seem good. Travelers are treated the same as everyone else, can't eve…
Cons: 6 patients every night on nights. Didn't make many friends or feel attached, pretty neutral overall.
Pros: Strong core staff on the neuro med-surg floor. Five-plus year veterans know their stuff, welcome travelers, and make a real difference when you're new and hunting supply rooms at midnight. Forsyth fe…
Cons: Ratios are the sticking point. Told 1:4-5 at intake; reality is closer to 1:5-6 during busy stretches. Not dangerous, but not what I signed for. Neuro population runs heavy (post-stroke, altered, fall…