Ortho RN
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Apply for a 13-week Travel RN job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, caring for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions on a fast-paced inpatient telemetry unit. Join a collaborative cardiac telemetry nursing team as an experienced Travel Registered Nurse who is confident with continuous cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips within scope, and interdisciplinary patient care.

Winston-Salem offers an inviting blend of Southern charm, vibrant arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the broader Piedmont Triad region. With tree-lined neighborhoods, local restaurants, historic attractions, and nearby parks, it is an appealing destination for travel healthcare professionals seeking North Carolina travel nursing jobs.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Job Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810–$1,910
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; three shifts per week
• Patient Population: Adults
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 6 patients; average daily census of 23
• Weekend Requirement: Eight weekend shifts during the contract
• Floating: Must be willing to float within or near the facility as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours, including electronic health record training and unit-based orientation
• Charting System: Epic

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including strong cardiac telemetry experience
• Previous experience caring for high-acuity telemetry, step-down, progressive care, or intermediate care patients preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience managing cardiac drips and vasoactive medications according to unit protocols; blood pressure titration is not required for this assignment
• Experience with IV starts, peripheral and central line care, isolation precautions, non-invasive airway support, and rapid response or code team procedures
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holiday rotations, and floating assignments
• Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills

Cardiac Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for adult patients with cardiac and complex medical conditions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identify changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and post-cardiac procedures
• Manage cardiac drips and other ordered therapies in accordance with established protocols
• Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Provide care for patients following heart catheterization, pacemaker placement, or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator procedures
• Maintain peripheral and central lines, support respiratory needs, and follow infection prevention and isolation practices
• Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration while utilizing rapid response and code team resources when appropriate
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, IV teams, pharmacy, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support a positive, team-oriented unit culture while maintaining safe care for a 1:6 patient assignment

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and join a dedicated travel healthcare team.

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