Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in a Level 1 trauma and academic medical center that requires a NC or compact RN license and Med/Tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 10-bed Med/Surg Tele unit within an academic Level 1 trauma center
• Average daily census is 8 patients per day
• Typical patient ratio is 1 RN to 5 patients
• Handles a variety of Med/Surg cases, including DM, respiratory illnesses, GI issues, neuro and trauma surgery, and pre-cardiac/CT surgery patients
• Responsible for cardiac rhythm interpretation, managing PCA pumps, surgical drains, wound care, TR Bands, and specific IV drips (Cardizem, Nitro, Amio)
• Shift times are 7pm–7am, with every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may occur to any adult unit or area within the nurse’s competency
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays as scheduled
• Collaborate with CNAs, a charge nurse, hospitalists, intensivists, and a 24/7 respiratory therapy team
• Telemetry monitoring is performed at the bedside, and RNs are expected to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Orientation includes NEO and two days of departmental training
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Free parking is available
• Unit culture is described as friendly and academic
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved by the manager, with extension required to accommodate requests
• First-time travelers are considered, but travel experience is preferred

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required if assigned to Resource Team
• Minimum 1 year recent Med/Tele experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, surgical drains, wound care, and IV drip management
• Ability and willingness to float to other adult units as needed
• Experience charting with Epic strongly preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts