Registered Nurse – MedSurg/Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring at least 2 years of experience including direct Med/Surg experience, with a focus on neurological patient care.

Details

• Work in a 43-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a daily census of approximately 42 patients
• Patient population consists primarily of stroke patients, with additional neuro diagnoses including neurosurgery, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neurological conditions
• Unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), though travelers are not typically assigned to the EMU unless trained
• Patient ratio is 1:6
• 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Travelers are required to work every other weekend
• Floating is required to other Med/Surg Telemetry areas, which may include COVID care units
• Epic EMR used; Pyxis medication dispensing system; SBAR communication framework

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS preferred but not required
• IV insertion and telemetry skills required
• Experience with interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias required
• Med/Surg neuro experience required
• Must have completed at least 2 prior travel contracts — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start

Additional Information

• Orientation is 36 hours
• Navy scrubs required
• If a shift is called out, the traveler is expected to make up that shift within the same week or by the end of the contract
• Missed weekend shifts must be made up based on unit needs
• RTO is not permitted after booking
• Local candidates are accepted
• Frequent floating may be required