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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuro night shift position requiring NC/compact licensure and prior travel contract experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical - Neuro unit caring primarily for stroke, neurosurgery, and other neuro diagnoses such as epilepsy and subdural hematomas
• 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) onsite, though travelers are not typically trained for EMU duties
• 42 daily census with 43 total rooms/beds
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15)
• Unit accepts 36 or 48 hour weekly schedules
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to other MS/Tele areas, which may include COVID care units
• Frequent floating may be required based on unit needs
• Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR charting/communication systems

Requirements

• Active RN license, NC or Compact required (pending license accepted at submission)
• BLS and NIHSS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years total RN experience required, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience (must be specifically Med/Surg, not Med/Surg-Tele) in work history
• Must have completed at least 2 successful travel contracts prior to applying; unit does not accept first-time travelers
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care required
• Experience with neurological conditions including CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, substance withdrawal, and traumatic brain injury
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team use required
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips required; titration experience preferred
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for stroke, neurosurgery, and other neurological diagnoses in a fast-paced Med/Surg Neuro unit
• 36-hour unit orientation provided, with weekly orientation scheduling
• Navy scrubs required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
• Pre-start modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles) must be completed prior to start and annually
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler, with facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between travel or per diem status, not both
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• If RTO falls on a scheduled weekend, contract end date will be extended to make up those shifts
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate schedules and transportation
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position