Med Surg Tele 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 hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center, requiring 1 year of experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work on a Medical/Surgical Overflow unit (4A) within an academic medical center
• 8-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes general medical cases along with cardiac, pneumonia, UTI, chest pain, and fluid overload diagnoses
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 and CNA to patient ratio of 1:8
• Telemetry monitors are used on the unit; RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips during their shift
• No cardiac monitors are located in patient rooms
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled from 0700-1900, totaling 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to Rehab, 4 Ardmore, 10 Reynolds, 9 Reynolds, 5 Ardmore, Burn-10 North, and Throughput Unit
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist support available
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy team; RNs start their own IVs

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent core Med/Surg Tele experience required within the last year
• Experience with PCA management, surgical drains, wound care, and telemetry/cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Cardizem/Amiodarone drip experience preferred but not required if willing to learn
• Epic EMR experience required
• Travel experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct medical/surgical and telemetry nursing care including wound care, PCA management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Work alongside CNA support for vital signs, blood glucose checks, hourly safety rounds, and ADLs
• Charge nurse is typically free-floating with occasional full patient assignments
• Unit is supported by a receptionist/HUC
• Clinical interviewing required prior to placement
• Travelers will be required to work 75% of holidays
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color required: Royal Blue
• Free parking available
• Unit culture is described as friendly and reflective of an academic medical center environment
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position