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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an Admission Holding unit at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Admission Holding unit (transitional care) within a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center
• 20-bed unit split across two areas (5A and 5B), serving primarily medical patients with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues, CIWA, infections, and wounds; any service line may admit, including general surgery
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Performs specialized skills including trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care, dressing changes, wound vacs, drains, cardiac rhythm interpretation, central line blood draws, and non-titrating drips (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix required; Cardizem and Amiodarone preferred)
• EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell
• 12-hour day shifts (0630–1900), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 50% holiday coverage required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating within scope of practice at the facility may be required

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience with trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care/wound vacs, drains, cardiac rhythm interpretation, central line blood draws, and non-titrating drips (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix)
• Epic EMR experience
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible
• Unit support includes 1 CNA per area (5A and 5B), a charge nurse covering both areas, phlebotomy 24/7, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and residents 24/7
• Bedside monitors with a central monitor at the nurses' station are used for telemetry monitoring
• Orientation includes facility new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 shifts on the unit
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• A clinical interview is required for this position