Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg Unit, no cardiac telemetry patients)
• Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 AM - 07:15 PM), 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Target 1:6 during normal staffing; max 1:7 during high census or critical staffing
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: Required as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs: Not provided; navy and/or white colors required
• Patient Population: Medical-surgical patients only

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Certification

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including:

  • Local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search
  • Education verification for highest degree earned relevant to nursing
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
• Required immunizations or titers with boosters if needed:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination form)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement during flu season
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training prior to start
• Must complete medication safety training and provide certificate of completion
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for NC travel candidates)
• Must sign confidentiality agreement and other facility-required documents prior to start

Testing & Competency Exams

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required; must pass with 82% or higher within 72 hours of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing within 1 year (except non-clinical)
• Other competency validations as required by unit

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• RTO allowed up to 7 days max for auto-offer
• Candidates must provide a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation
• Floating and weekend work are mandatory
• Badge and facility access requirements must be met before orientation and start date
• Must complete all required education and compliance modules timely to avoid start delays

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with med-surg experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with floating and weekend requirements, and who have EPIC experience. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.