Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Orthopedics unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ortho experience and Epic proficiency, with night shift availability and telemetry skills.

Details

• Acute care hospital ortho unit serving orthopedic, neuro spine, med/surg, and post-surgical patients
• Average daily census of 37 patients across 39 beds
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 5-6:1, with flexibility up to 7:1 in extreme cases only
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), with options for 36 or 48 hours per week
• 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 required to other med/surg units within the facility based on census needs
• Epic EMR in use
• IV starts and telemetry monitoring required on this unit
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be available

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• IV start and telemetry skills required
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
• ACLS, charge nurse experience, and Level I trauma experience are preferred

Additional Information

• Unit is fast-paced with emphasis on pain management for ortho and spine patients
• Covid-positive patients are cared for on the unit if not admitted to the ICU
• Weekly orientation; approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes)
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the 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
• No holiday RTO approved; candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Former permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
• Travel pairs are welcome; each must have their own transportation and be flexible with differing schedules
• First-time travelers are considered with Epic experience