Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is a 906-bed hospital in Winston-salem, NC — Magnet · Teaching.
10 openings posted here, advertised at $1,532 to $2,575 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has 10 openings posted across 6 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,532 to $2,575, with a median of $1,867. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. North Carolina median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 4 | $1,867 – $1,893 | $1,880 | 6% under | Night |
| CVICU | 2 | $1,532 | $1,532 | 16% under | Day |
| ICU | 1 | $2,132 | $2,132 | 1% under | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,575 | $2,575 | 13% under | Day |
| PCU | 1 | $1,843 | $1,843 | 14% under | Night |
| Psych | 1 | $1,662 | $1,662 | — | 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 5 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 4 openings, night shifts, advertised at $1,867 to $1,893 a week, 6% under the North Carolina median for Med-Surg. CVICU: 2 openings, day shifts, advertised at $1,532 a week, 16% under the North Carolina median for CVICU. ICU: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,132 a week, 1% under the North Carolina median for ICU.
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.
18 traveler listings within 25 miles of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Other North Carolina hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 22 | $3,133 | 1,013 | $1,100 |
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, the | Greensboro | 16 | $2,126 | 760 | $1,200 |
| Carolinas Medical Center-northeast | Concord | 16 | $1,826 | 447 | $1,610 |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 12 | $1,999 | 771 | $1,580 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte | 7 | $1,928 | 580 | $2,020 |
1 travel nurse review, 3.4★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 |
| Culture | 3.5 |
| Management | 3.5 |
| Safety | 3.5 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
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…