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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Med/Surg Tele unit requiring orthopedic nursing experience and telemetry skills, working 12-hour night shifts.

Details

• MS/Tele unit in a hospital setting with an average daily census of 37 patients across 39 beds
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neuro spine, general med/surg, and post-surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 5-6:1, with the possibility of flexing up to 7:1 in extreme circumstances
• Fast-paced unit with a focus on pain management for orthopedic and spine patients
• COVID-positive patients are cared for on the unit if not requiring ICU-level care
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15), 3 shifts per week
• Block scheduling available (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Every other weekend required; any weekend call-out must be made up on a weekend
• Floating is required; travelers may be assigned to other med/surg units within the facility based on census needs
• EMR: Epic (experience required for first-time travelers)

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may submit with license pending)
• Current certifications: BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Orthopedic nursing experience is required
• IV insertion and telemetry skills required
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted provided they have Epic experience
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
• Orientation is held weekly; 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules are required and must also be completed annually
• No RTO permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved, provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays; no holiday RTO will be approved
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Travel pairs are allowed, but each must have their own transportation and be prepared for potentially different schedules
• Preferred qualifications include ACLS certification and prior charge nurse or Level I Trauma experience