Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

Location

• Winston Salem, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift & Hours

• Night shift (4 shifts of 12 hours each; 18:45 to 7:15)
• 36 or 48 hours per week offered

Unit & Patient Population

• 41-bed inpatient telemetry unit focused on renal and limb preservation patients
• Patient diagnoses include ESRD, acute renal failure, vascular procedures, CHF, diabetes, and diabetic foot ulcers
• Hemodialysis patients treated in a separate dialysis unit; peritoneal dialysis initiated by dialysis team on unit
• Interdisciplinary team includes hospitalists, RN navigators, RNs, nursing assistants, dietary, PT/OT, and pharmacy

Patient Care Ratios

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6

Float & Weekend Requirements

• Float to other units as needed
• Weekend work every other weekend

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Orientation & Training

• 24 hours of orientation (2 shifts with preceptor plus electronic medical record education)
• Self-scheduling based on unit needs

Technology & Systems

• Pyxis medication system
• EPIC electronic health record
• SBAR communication framework

Dress Code

• Scrubs not provided; colors allowed are navy or white

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive TB with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement during flu season
• Physical exam and references per travel agency standards (not required by client)
• Medication Safety training certificate required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) required immediately after signing contract to avoid start delays
• Confidentiality agreement and other facility-specific forms must be signed prior to start
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care nurses)
• Must complete annual compliance and facility-specific mandatory education as applicable

Additional Notes

• No return-to-office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation
• Interview with manager required before offer
• Candidates must provide proof of logging into facility’s learning platform (I-Learn) within 24 hours of account setup
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam must be completed within 72 hours of assignment start
• Float and weekend requirements are mandatory
• Radiation badge not required for this unit

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs interested in a focused renal and limb preservation patient population, working night shifts on a travel contract basis in North Carolina.