Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Winston Salem, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours; 18:45–7:15)
Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
Patient Population:

• Renal and limb preservation patients (lower extremity)
• ESRD, ARF, vascular procedures, CHF, diabetics, diabetic foot ulcers

Unit Details

• 41-bed inpatient telemetry unit focused on renal and limb preservation patients
• 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, pharmacy
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Self-scheduling based on unit needs
• Float requirement: Yes
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
• Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts with preceptor plus EMR education)
• Scrubs: Not provided; colors navy or white

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Skills in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke certification

Patient Diagnoses and Care Focus

• Care for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Renal Failure (ARF), congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetes, diabetic foot ulcers, and vascular procedures
• Focus on limb preservation

Scheduling and Work Expectations

• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Floating to other units as needed
• Weekend work every other weekend

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background check within 6 months required for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if past positive TB, documentation required
• Required immunizations/titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam and health documents per travel agency standards (not required by client for crisis profile)
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Medication safety training certificate required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules including confidentiality, hospital policies, and annual compliance training
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Must complete corporate ID setup and log into learning platform within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays

Testing and Competency Exams

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam must be completed within 72 hours of assignment start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for new contracts
• Color blindness test required within 1 year
• Additional competency exams as applicable

Important Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Interview with manager required before offer
• Candidates must be prepared to float and work every other weekend
• Scrubs are not provided; wear navy or white colors
• Must comply with all facility-specific education and compliance requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized telemetry unit caring for complex renal and vascular patients with a supportive interdisciplinary team. Night shift travel nurses with telemetry skills and at least 2 years of RN experience are encouraged to apply.