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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in an Admission Holding unit at a Level 1 Trauma Academic Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Details

• Work in an 8-bed Admission Holding unit (4A) within a large 885-bed Level 1 Trauma Academic Medical Center and designated Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes general medical cases with cardiac, pneumonia, UTI, chest pain, and fluid overload diagnoses
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4; CNA support ratio of 1:8
• Telemetry monitoring is available on the unit; RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting rhythm strips during their shift
• Common procedures and skills include PCA management, surgical drains, wound care, telemetry/cardiac rhythm interpretation, and Cardizem/Amiodarone drip administration
• EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1900, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating may be required to any adult unit within the traveler's scope of practice

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Telemetry or related unit experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring required
• Experience with PCAs, surgical drains, wound care, and vasoactive drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone) preferred; must be willing to learn if not already experienced
• Epic EMR experience
• 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 required for consideration
• Must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position prior to being eligible

Additional Information

• Unit support staff includes CNAs (vital signs, blood glucose checks, hourly safety rounds, ADLs), a Receptionist/HUC, and a Charge Nurse (primarily free-floating, may occasionally carry a full assignment)
• Phlebotomy services are available for peripheral blood draws; RNs are responsible for starting their own IVs (no IV/VAT team)
• Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage available 24/7
• Orientation includes facility-level NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travel experience is preferred; first-time travelers may be considered
• 50% holiday coverage required
• Scrubs: Royal Blue; parking is complimentary
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted