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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in a Comprehensive Cancer Center at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 40-bed Comprehensive Cancer Center unit within a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center
• Patient population includes hematology and oncology, leukemia, symptom management, and comfort care/end-of-life patients
• Average daily census of 34 patients
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5, acuity dependent; CNA support at 1:9–12
• Specialized procedures include port access, blood product administration, electrolyte management, EOL care, pain/symptom management, PIV starts, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Telemetry monitoring managed via a centralized telemetry unit; RNs verify strips each shift
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; med dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• 12-hour night shifts, 1830–0700 start time, 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within the cancer center first, then to any med-surg unit within the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• ONS and OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry experience required; Oncology experience preferred
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Experience at a Level 1 Trauma or academic teaching hospital preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs (vitals, ADLs), a receptionist/HUC (7am–11pm daily), designated charge nurses, phlebotomy rounding each shift, an IV/VAT team on day shift, and RT and hospitalist coverage available 24/7
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RTO of up to 7 days allowed; extension required for additional time off
• Scrubs: Royal Blue required
• Free on-site parking available
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being considered
• First-time travelers with at least 1 year of applicable experience are welcome to apply