Med Surg Tele RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring ortho experience and an active NC or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a Med/Surg-Tele unit caring for orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients
• Unit has an average daily census of 37 with 39 beds
• Patient ratios average 5-6:1, flexing up to 7:1 in extreme cases
• 12-hour night shifts (7:15pm-7:15am), with 36 or 48 hour weekly options
• Block scheduling available (F/S/S or S/S/M)
• Every other weekend required, with missed weekend shifts requiring makeup
• Floating required to other med-surg units based on facility census
• Fast-paced environment focused on pain management for ortho and spine patients

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission
• Minimum 2 years inpatient acute care experience required, including at least 1 year of ortho experience
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required include IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Additional skills include respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC), cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and isolation precautions
• First-time travelers considered if they have Epic experience
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for ortho, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients with a focus on pain management
• Weekly orientation provided for new travelers
• Pre-start modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online via Chrome or Edge, with annual renewal
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at a reduced rate
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved excluding holidays, with no RTO permitted during the first week
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and each has their own transportation
• Minimum contract length is 13 weeks