Med Surg Telemetry RN
Winston-Salem, NC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele (Night Shift) - Winston Salem, NC

Job Type

• Travel/Contract assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 7:15)
• Options for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required; weekend call-offs must be made up on a weekend
• Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Maximum 7 days of time off (RTO) allowed; no holiday RTO approved
• Float requirement: must float to other med-surg units as needed

Unit & Patient Population

• Fast-paced unit with average daily census of 37 patients
• Patient types: Orthopedic, Neuro spine, Med-surg, Post-surgical
• COVID-19 patients are cared for on all units unless in ICU
• Focus on pain management for ortho and spine patients

Staffing Ratios

• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 5-6:1
• Can flex up to 7:1 only in extreme cases

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least 2 years of Orthopedics experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• EKG competency

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Charge nurse experience
• Level I Trauma experience

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background check within 6 months required
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required; additional documentation if history of positive TB
• Immunizations/titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Photo ID (passport-style photo on white background) required for badge creation
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training mandatory
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Orientation (approx. 8-10 hours)
• Must complete Medication Safety training and submit certificate
• Must complete annual compliance and confidentiality agreements
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login prior to start
• Physical exam not required for this crisis assignment
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with remediation process if failed

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed after booking except as specified; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Floating to other med-surg units is mandatory based on census needs
• Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment managing orthopedic and spine patients
• Must comply with all facility policies and mandatory trainings before and during assignment

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel assignment in Winston Salem, NC.