Travel RN – Orthopedic/Neuro Spine Med-Surg Telemetry
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Unit: Orthopedic/Neuro Spine/Med-Surg/Post-Surgical

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description & Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• Must have orthopedic (ortho) experience
• EPIC experience required; first-time travelers accepted if they have EPIC experience

Skills & Certifications Required

• IV Start
• Telemetry
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Charge Nurse experience
• Level I Trauma experience

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour night shifts: 18:45 - 07:15
• Options for 36 or 48 hours per week (no overtime until after 48 hours if chosen)
• Every other weekend required; if calling out on a weekend, time must be made up on a weekend
• Float requirement: Must float to other med-surg units as needed based on census
• Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)

Patient Population

• Average daily census: 37 patients
• Beds: 39
• Patient types: Orthopedic, Neuro spine, Med-surg, Post-surgical
• COVID patients are no longer cohorted; cared for on all units unless in ICU

Unit Environment

• Fast-paced unit
• Focus on pain management for ortho and spine patients

Time Off (RTO) Policy

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed and cannot be worked out onsite
• Call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation and Do Not Rehire (DNR) status
• No holiday RTO approved
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed for auto-offer

Testing & Compliance

• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Color blind test within 1 year required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with a minimum passing score of 82% (3 attempts allowed)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Accounting & Legal Documents

• W4, State W4 (if applicable), I9, Permanent Tax Declaration Form
• Photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9)
• Direct Deposit documentation
• Emergency Contact Form
• Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) forms
• E-Verify
• Arbitration Agreement

Background Checks

• Background check within 6 months of start (SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check
• HHS/OIG check
• Education verification for highest degree earned (pending allowed for RNs with valid license)
• Transcript/Diploma as applicable
• High School Diploma/GED verification for Medical Lab Techs

Certifications

• BLS and NIH Stroke Certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., TNCC, CHEMO, PALS, NRP) depending on unit and specialty
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (solid white background, business attire, no hats/scarves)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training review
• Medication Safety module completion with certificate
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Tobacco-Free Campus Acknowledgement
• Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (travelers only)
• Hospital Policies and Acknowledgement Form
• Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with CXR)
• TB Questionnaire if past positive TB
• Rubeola (Measles) titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella per standard immunization requirements
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 10/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination no longer required for travel nurses as of 6/8/2023

Additional Notes

• No holiday time off approved
• Must pass EKG testing before start
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong pain management skills
• Floating to other med-surg units required based on census needs

This position is ideal for RNs with orthopedic experience looking for a travel contract in a fast-paced hospital setting with night shifts and flexible scheduling options.