MS/Tele RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,843/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care879 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift surgical unit position requiring 2+ years of experience and an active NC or compact RN license.
Details
- MS/Tele unit caring for surgical patients including colorectal, general surgery, hepatobiliary, and orthopedics/spine cases
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
- 36 or 48 hour weekly options available
- Every other weekend requirement
- Occasional floating required
- Self-scheduling based on unit needs with nurse manager input
- Uses Pyxis, SBAR, and Epic charting systems
Requirements
- Active NC or compact RN license required (pending license acceptable at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with post-surgical unit experience preferred
- BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- IV therapy/phlebotomy and telemetry skills required
- Experience with central line care, PICC line management, and peripheral line care preferred
- Chest tube (Emerson/PleurEvac) and epidural analgesia experience preferred
- Wound care/wound vac and IV insulin protocol experience helpful
- Ortho trauma and renal failure/dialysis management experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care for a post-surgical population including GI, ortho, and renal cases
- Participate in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team activation
- 36-hour unit orientation provided
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Navy blue or white scrubs required (not provided)
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during first week of assignment
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
- Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission
- Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
Facility
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 879 beds
Employer
American Traveler
84 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Ms. Sebrona! She stayed close by and did her very best to get my foot in the door as a first time traveler! I appreciate her so much!!!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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