Med/Surg Telemetry RN – General Medicine & Behavioral Health
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma Academic Medical Center, covering a dual-unit assignment across general medicine and a locked behavioral health unit.

Details

• Work setting is a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center and teaching hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Assignment covers two units: Unit A (General Medicine) and Unit B (locked Behavioral Health)
• Unit A patient population includes DM, GI, respiratory, renal, wounds/dressing changes, and observation patients with a goal LOS under 24 hours
• Unit B patient population includes all BH diagnoses, dementia/memory care, developmental delays, and SI
• Patient ratios: Unit A RN 1:6; Unit B RN 1:5
• Centralized telemetry monitoring is used for telemetry oversight
• Common procedures include chest tubes, trachs, PIV starts, drains and tubes, and PCA pumps
• Drip management includes Amiodarone (occasional), Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Dilaudid PCA, and Heparin
• EMR is Epic; experience with Epic is expected
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell
• Schedule is 12-hour day shifts (0700-1900), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required to: 8 Reynolds, 8 North, ACE, 9 Ardmore, 10 Ardmore, 8 North-B, and 8 Ardmore
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications for Unit A: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Required certifications for Unit B: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI (CPI can be obtained on site)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; most recent experience must be within the last year
• Med/Surg Tele unit specialty experience required
• Comfort and competency to work across both Unit A (General Medicine) and Unit B (Behavioral Health) as needed
• Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips required
• Proficiency with chest tubes, trachs, PIV starts, drains and tubes, and PCA pump management
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct and indirect patient care across general medicine and behavioral health patient populations
• Department support includes CNAs, Receptionist/HUC, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, Rapid Response Team, RT (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), Intensivist (24/7), and Security on Unit B (24/7)
• Mental Health Technicians (MHT) are present on Unit B 24/7
• Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free employee parking is available on site
• Unit culture is described as patient-centered, highly reliable, and team-oriented
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after a permanent position before being considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply