Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
Nexus Medpro Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel MS/Tele RN – Orthopedics – Winston-Salem, NC - Earn Up to $2,795/Week |4×12 Nights | Winston-Salem, NC*

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced MS/Tele Registered Nurse with Orthopedic experience for a 13-week travel assignment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

This is a fast-paced General Orthopedics and Neuro Spine unit caring for orthopedic, post-surgical, trauma hip, and spine patients requiring strong pain-management skills.

Assignment Details
Weekly Pay: Up to $2,795/week*
Specialty: MS/Tele – Orthopedics
Unit: General Orthopedics
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Schedule: 4×12-hour shifts / 48 hours per week
Scheduling: Self-scheduling
Block Scheduling: Yes
Patient Ratio: 1:6–7
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating: Required
Orientation: 36 hours
Travel Experience: Required
Pre-Approved Time Off: 1 request

Required Qualifications
2 years of inpatient acute care RN experience
1 year of Orthopedic experience preferred/targeted; facility may screen candidates with less than 1 year of Ortho experience
Previous travel nursing experience required
BLS
NIHSS
Epic experience required
MS/Tele experience
Orthopedic trauma experience
Total joint replacement experience
Neuro Spine post-surgical patient experience
Hip and traumatic hip experience
Pre/post neurosurgery
PCA management
Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
Rapid Response/Code Team experience
Blood product administration
Central and peripheral line management
Oxygen administration
Surgical drain management
Isolation precautions/PPE

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
ACLS
Telemetry experience
BiPAP/CPAP management
High Flow Nasal Cannula
Starting and maintaining IVs
Heparin protocols
Peripheral nerve block catheters
Spinal cord injury experience

Ortho & Neuro Spine Unit
You'll work on a 27-bed, fast-paced orthopedic and spine unit with an average daily census of approximately 22 patients.

Primary patient populations include:
Orthopedic patients
Ortho trauma
Hip and traumatic hip patients
Total joint replacements
Neuro Spine patients
Post-surgical patients
General Med/Surg patients

Because of the high orthopedic and post-surgical population, pain management is a major component of this assignment. Nurses must be comfortable administering and monitoring multiple pain medications while staying ahead of post-operative pain-control needs.

Clinical Skills
Candidates should be comfortable with:
Post-operative orthopedic care
Total joint replacement
Ortho trauma
Neuro Spine post-operative care
PCA management
Surgical drains
Central and peripheral lines
Blood product administration
Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
Oxygen therapy
Non-invasive airway management
Rapid Response/Code situations
Isolation precautions
Strong organization, communication, and patient/customer service skills are important for success on this fast-paced unit.

Interdisciplinary Support
The unit is supported by:
IV Teams
Physical Therapy
Respiratory Services
Interpretation Services
Phlebotomy
Radiology
Social Services
Rapid Response Teams
Pharmacy
Transportation

Why Nexus MedPro Staffing?
Benefits may include:
Competitive travel pay
Weekly direct deposit
Weekly healthcare allowance
401(k) retirement benefits
Paid time off
Dedicated recruiter support
Fast credentialing and compliance assistance
$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Travel compensation packages may include eligible housing and meal stipends for qualified travelers who meet applicable eligibility requirements.

Apply Today
If you're an experienced MS/Tele RN with Orthopedic, Ortho Trauma, Total Joint, or Neuro Spine experience, apply today to connect with a Nexus MedPro recruiter about this Winston-Salem opportunity.