Registered Nurse MS/Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position specializing in renal and limb preservation patients, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and telemetry skills.

Details

• 41-bed inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a focus on renal and limb preservation patients
• Patient population includes ESRD, ARF, vascular procedures, CHF, diabetics, and diabetic foot ulcer cases
• Peritoneal dialysis treatments are initiated on the unit by the dialysis team; hemodialysis patients are treated in a dedicated hemodialysis unit
• Patient ratio is 1:5-6
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Schedule is 36 or 48 hours per week, based on candidate preference
• Self-scheduling per unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• EMR: Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication framework

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS certification required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and management of dysrhythmias required
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 12 months highly preferred; references required by start date

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 24 hours total: 2 shifts with a preceptor plus EMR education, held weekly
• 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules are required and must be completed annually
• Interdisciplinary team includes hospitalists, RN navigators, NAs, dietary, PT/OT, and pharmacy, with daily team huddles
• Candidate must be available for an interview within 72 hours of application
• Scrubs not provided; navy or white colors required
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday
• Former permanent, PRN, or EP staff of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Contracts of longer than 13 weeks are available for interested candidates
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply