Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a NC or compact RN license and strong recent Med/Surg Tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a 24-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit at an academic Level 1 Trauma Center
• Patient population includes general medicine cases such as diabetes, GI, respiratory, renal conditions, wounds, chest tubes, trachs, and lab draws
• Typical RN patient ratio is 5-6:1
• Night shift position (1830-0630), 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend shifts required
• Required to work 75% of holidays
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units as needed
• No call responsibilities
• EMR used is Epic; experience preferred
• Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems are used
• Centralized telemetry monitoring provided
• Responsibilities include providing direct and indirect nursing care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Support staff includes CNAs, receptionists/HUC, charge nurses, phlebotomy, rapid response team, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• Orientation consists of NEO and two days of departmental training
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Free employee parking is available
• Unit culture emphasizes patient-centered care, high reliability, and strong teamwork
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have a strong background in Med/Surg Tele
• Applicants must have been separated from any related permanent position for at least 1 year before reapplying
• Schedule is generated on a 6-week cycle

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required if working on Resource Team
• Experience reading telemetry strips required
• Experience with chest tubes, trachs, PIV starts, drains, tubes, and PCA pumps required
• Ability to manage drips such as Amiodarone, PCA Fentanyl, Ketamine, Dilaudid, and Heparin required
• Must provide at least one professional reference from a supervisory title dated within the last year
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Locals residing within 50 miles are not eligible

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