Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
4x12 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 experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• 2 or more completed travel assignments
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• IV start proficiency
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Ratios: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float to other MedSurg/Telemetry areas, including possible COVID care units
• Scheduling: Preferred scheduling; call-offs require making up missed shifts within the same week or at contract end
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Scrubs: Navy color required

Unit & Patient Information

• Patient Diagnoses: Primarily stroke patients, neurosurgery, epilepsy, subdural hematomas, and other neurological conditions
• Unit Systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR
• Census: Approximately 42 patients daily, 43 beds/rooms

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required
• Drug screening within 6 months required
• Immunizations and health documents required including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Competency exams including medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG exam (must score 82% or higher)
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Physical exam (per Aya Healthcare standards)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (confidentiality, hospital policies, orientation modules)

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to contract cancellation
• Floating and weekend work are mandatory and may require shift make-up
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Must have Med/Surg experience specifically for this unit
• Navy scrubs required for the assignment

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