Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN (Ortho/Neuro Spine)
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Hospital MS/Tele unit setting with an average daily census of 37 patients across 39 beds
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 5–6:1, flexing up to 7:1 only in extreme circumstances
• Unit is fast-paced with an emphasis on pain management for ortho and spine patients
• COVID-positive patients are cared for on all units (no longer cohorted to a dedicated COVID unit)
• Epic EMR is used on this unit
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 3 shifts per week
• Block scheduling options available (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• 36- or 48-hour work week options available
• Every other weekend is required; any weekend call-off must be made up on a weekend
• Floating to other med/surg units within the facility is required based on census needs
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contracts are possible

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current 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 (first-time travelers accepted with Epic experience)
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two manager/supervisor professional references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
• Preferred: ACLS, charge nurse experience, and Level I Trauma experience

Additional Information

• Nurses are expected to stay on top of pain management for orthopedic and spine patients
• Weekly orientation is provided; no time off is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Pre-start modules of 8–10 hours are required and must be completed before the start date (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes)
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays; no holiday RTO will be approved
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; RTO cannot be arranged on-site after booking
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employee of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be offered a different rate
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is agreeable to potentially different schedules