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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry unit with required orthopedic experience and Epic proficiency, working 12-hour night shifts.

Details

• MS/Tele unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neuro spine, general med/surg, and post-surgical cases
• Average daily census of 37 patients across 39 beds
• Expected patient ratio of 5-6:1, with flexibility up to 7:1 in extreme cases
• Orthopedic and spine patients requiring attentive pain management
• COVID-positive patients are cared for on all units (not cohorted) unless escalated to the ICU
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Block scheduling available (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Every other weekend required; any weekend call-off must be made up on a weekend
• Floating is required and may include any other med/surg unit within the facility based on census needs
• Epic EMR used
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be available
• Choice of 36 or 48 hours per week available

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Certifications required: BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Orthopedic nursing experience is required
• IV insertion and telemetry skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 12 months are highly preferred

Additional Information

• Preferred qualifications include ACLS certification, charge nurse experience, and Level I trauma experience
• Candidates must be prepared to manage orthopedic and spine patients with a focus on pain management in a fast-paced environment
• Weekly orientation provided; 8–10 hours of pre-start modules required (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person)
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays; no holiday RTO will be approved
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved, provided it does not fall on a holiday and does not occur during the first week of the assignment
• Previous permanent, PRN, or employed staff of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a different pay rate
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they have Epic experience