Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Neuro
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Neuro

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical Neuro unit specializing in stroke and neurosurgery patient care. The unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and cares for patients with various neurological diagnoses such as epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and more.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Completion of 2 or more travel assignments
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in IV start
• Experience with telemetry
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekend Work: Required to work every other weekend; if a weekend shift is missed, it must be made up
• Floating: Frequent floating required to other MedSurg/Telemetry areas, including possible COVID care units
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Uniform: Navy scrubs required
• Systems Used: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR
• Scheduling: Preferred scheduling; block scheduling not guaranteed

Patient Population

• Primarily stroke patients
• Neurosurgery patients
• Other neurological diagnoses including epilepsy and subdural hematomas

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Background checks within 6 months
• Drug screening within 6 months (9-panel acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with documentation)
• Immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam (per travel agency standards)
• Medication safety training and other facility-specific mandatory education
• Photo for badge (passport style, business attire, white background)
• Confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and color blindness testing

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to contract cancellation
• Floating may include COVID care units
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, neuro-focused MedSurg environment
• Must be willing to complete all required facility-specific training and documentation prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg Neuro RNs with prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in North Carolina.