Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Med-Surg Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Ortho Experience Required)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted if they have EPIC experience.
• Certifications:

  • Required: BCLS, NIH Stroke Certification
  • Preferred: ACLS, Charge Nurse Experience, Level I Trauma Experience
• Skills: IV Start, Telemetry
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other med-surg units as needed.
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (36 or 48 hours offered; no OT until after 48 hours if accepting 48 hours)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 5-6:1, can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required; missed weekends must be made up.
• Holiday Time Off: No holiday RTO (request time off) approved.
• Scheduling: Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Patient Population: Orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, post-surgical patients
• Unit Environment: Fast-paced unit focused on ortho and spine patients with pain management needs

Important Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation and Do Not Rehire status.
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.
• COVID patients are no longer cohorted; they are cared for on all units unless in ICU.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required (SSN trace, nationwide search, sex offender search, etc.)
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Various health documents required including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Competency exams including medication test, color blindness test, dysrhythmia/EKG exam (must score 82% or higher)
• Education verification and licensure verification required
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background) must be submitted promptly after signing contract
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training modules required (e.g., Medication Safety, Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation)
• Confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment required

Additional Certifications & Training (If Applicable)

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for ER and Behavioral Health nurses
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) if required
• Chemotherapy certification if applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) if applicable

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract Registered Nurse position in Winston Salem, NC, requiring at least 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience. The role involves working 12-hour day shifts on a fast-paced ortho/neuro spine/med-surg unit with a patient ratio of 5-6:1. Prior travel experience is not required, but EPIC experience is preferred for first-time travelers. The position requires flexibility to float to other med-surg units and mandates every other weekend work. Strict policies on time off and RTO apply. Multiple certifications, health screenings, and competency exams must be completed prior to and during the assignment.