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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position on an overflow/ED holding unit, requiring 2+ years of relevant experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• MS/Tele overflow unit also used for ED holding during high census periods
• Patient population includes general surgery and medical/cardiac telemetry diagnoses requiring medical intervention or surgical procedures
• Target patient ratio of 1:6-7 with a daily census of approximately 18
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 6-week schedule, including Fri/Sat/Sun
• Floating required to similar units, including the EOU observation unit
• Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR charting systems

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending license/certs OK for consideration)
• BLS and MOAB certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• MS/Tele or ED Holding unit experience required
• IV start and telemetry skills required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and Rapid Response/Code team activation
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide care for general surgery and telemetry patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses
• 24 hours of unit orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required