Med Surg Telemetry RN
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,915/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Winston-Salem, NC: Bring your Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience to a fast-paced acute care environment caring for adult and geriatric post-surgical patients.
Bring your med-surg telemetry expertise to a collaborative acute care setting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This travel Registered Nurse role offers the chance to care for adult and geriatric surgical patients while working alongside a strong interdisciplinary team in a modern clinical environment. Winston-Salem’s welcoming Triad location offers a blend of city convenience, local dining, parks, and easy access to the greater North Carolina region.
Job Details
- Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710 - $1,800
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Float Requirement: Occasionally
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Charting System: Epic
- Unit Setting: Adult medical/surgical telemetry with post-surgical patients
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
- Prior Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
- Telemetry competency and ability to interpret dysrhythmias
- Current BLS certification required
- Ability to start and maintain IVs
- Experience with post-surgical patients strongly preferred
- Comfort working with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Epic charting experience required
- Must be open to occasional floating within or near the facility
- Must successfully complete pre-start testing and compliance requirements
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and professionalism
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to telemetry and post-surgical patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly identify changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
- Perform IV therapy, line care, wound care, and other common Med/Surg nursing interventions
- Support patients recovering from colorectal, general surgery, hepatobiliary, orthopedic/spine, vascular, and GI procedures
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other members of the healthcare team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Epic
- Participate in self-scheduling while meeting unit needs and staffing expectations
- Promote a positive, teamwork-driven patient care environment
- Adapt to changing patient needs and maintain a calm, professional presence on nights
Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and join a patient-centered acute care team today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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