Med Surg Tele
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg Tele experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in a 10-bed Medical/Surgical Tele unit (5CCW) within a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center
• Patient population includes renal/pancreatic transplant (donors and recipients), gynecological oncology, surgical oncology, urology, colorectal surgery, and bariatric/minimally invasive surgery
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5; CNA support at 1:10
• Skilled procedures include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, PCA, surgical drain management, wound care, and drip management (Rituxan, thymoglobulin, neostigmine)
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips; unit-specific equipment includes ON-Q pumps
• 12-hour night shifts, 1830–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required to 7 Reynolds, 7 Ardmore, 5 Reynolds, and Day Hospital units
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele (MST) experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• 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
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a "no man left behind" philosophy
• Support staff includes CNAs, an adjacent unit secretary (Day Hospital), designated day shift charge RNs, experienced resource nurses on nights, respiratory therapy (24/7), and attending physicians/residents/APPs
• RNs are responsible for drawing STAT and timed labs; some phlebotomy support is available
• Several RNs on the unit are trained for ultrasound-guided IV placement; no dedicated IV/VAT team
• Orientation includes facility NEO and 1 day of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free on-site parking available
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible