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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Night shift position, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Transitional Care Unit within a 20-bed Med/Surg Tele unit (split across two wings: 5A and 5B)
• Patient population includes general medical cases such as CHF, COPD, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues, CIWA patients, infections, and wound care; some surgical and other service line patients may also be admitted
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Telemetry monitoring via bedside monitors with a central monitor at the nurses' station
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 50% of contracted holidays required
• Floating within scope of practice to other hospital units may be required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Level 1 Trauma Designated Academic Medical Center with 885 licensed beds, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center designations
• Unit support includes 1 CNA per wing, a charge nurse covering both 5A and 5B, 24/7 phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, hospitalist coverage, and resident coverage
• Short orientation consisting of NEO followed by 2 on-unit orientation shifts
• Schedule is built in 6-week increments; travelers are plugged into open shifts
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved during the contract
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care, dressing changes, wound vacs, and drains required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience required
• Central line blood draw experience required
• Experience with non-titrating drips including Heparin, Lasix, and Protonix required
• Experience with non-titrating drips including Cardizem and Amiodarone preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• One professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

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