Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston Salem, NC
Talent4Health
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,451/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date06/15/2026
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Hospital

Pay

27% higher than average Registered Nurse / Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,451/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,205/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)

Block Schedules: No

Years of Experience: 2 year(s)

Note: ***Hard stop-Manager will not accept less than 1 year of past Med Surg experience- must be MS and not MS/tele in work history (I know it's a Ms/tele but must have specific MS in work history, per manager due to ratios on unit*** Must have total of 2 yrs hard stop- combo of 1 yr MS and 1 yr MS/tele, tele or PCU

Charting System: Required, Epic

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years with 1 Year of direct MedSurg experience.
Traveler Experience: Unit WILL NOT Accept 1st Time Travelers (Must have at least 2 successful contracts before applying)
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: IV Start and Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias and Management of dysrhythmias, Med/Surg neuro EXPERIENCE
Certs: BCLS, NIH, NIHSS, ACLS (preferred, not required)

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Certs: ACLS

JOB DETAILS:
RATIOS: 1:6.
Unit will accept contracts for 13 weeks.
Unit will accept 36h or 48 hrs.
SHIFT: 12HR NIGHTS
If RTO includes weekends, time will be added to end of contract to make up for those dates.
Travelers are required to work every other weekend.
Float Requirement: Floating Required: floating required to any other MS/Tele areas, may include COVID care units. If the traveler calls in for a scheduled weekend shift, we will need to have them make up the weekend shifts based on the needs of the unit. Frequent floating may be required.

PATIENT DIAGNOSES: We care primarily for Stroke patients, but also care for possible Neurosurgery patients as well as other Neuro diagnoses, such as Epilepsy, Traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and many more

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: We have a 4 BED Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). The unit trains our nurses for the EMU part and it does not typically affect our travelers unless we have trained them.
42 daily census. 43 rooms/beds

UNIT SYSTEMS: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR

SCHEDULING TYPE: Preferred Scheduling
*If a traveler calls out of a shift, they are expected to make up that day the same week or at the end of their contract.

UNIT ORIENTATION: 36 Hours

SCRUBS: Navy

Travel Experience Required: Yes
Note: Must have at least 2 successful contracts before applying-*hardstop and 1 year of direct med/surg experience in work history- hardstop if doesn't have MS in work history and 2 completed travel assignments

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Block Schedules: No Years of Experience: 2 year(s) Note: ***Hard stop-Manager will not accept less than 1 year of past Med Surg experience- must be MS and not MS/tele in work history (I know it's a Ms/tele but must have specific MS in work history, per manager due to ratios on unit*** Must have total of 2 yrs hard stop- combo of 1 yr MS and 1 yr MS/tele, tele or PCU Charting System: Required, Epic REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years with 1 Year of direct MedSurg experience. Traveler Experience: Unit WILL NOT Accept 1st Time Travelers (Must have at least 2 successful contracts before applying) Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes Skills: IV Start and Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias and Management of dysrhythmias, Med/Surg neuro EXPERIENCE Certs: BCLS, NIH, NIHSS, ACLS (preferred, not required) PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Certs: ACLS JOB DETAILS: RATIOS: 1:6. Unit will accept contracts for 13 weeks. Unit will accept 36h or 48 hrs. SHIFT: 12HR NIGHTS If RTO includes weekends, time will be added to end of contract to make up for those dates. Travelers are required to work every other weekend. Float Requirement: Floating Required: floating required to any other MS/Tele areas, may include COVID care units. If the traveler calls in for a scheduled weekend shift, we will need to have them make up the weekend shifts based on the needs of the unit. Frequent floating may be required. PATIENT DIAGNOSES: We care primarily for Stroke patients, but also care for possible Neurosurgery patients as well as other Neuro diagnoses, such as Epilepsy, Traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and many more SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: We have a 4 BED Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). The unit trains our nurses for the EMU part and it does not typically affect our travelers unless we have trained them. 42 daily census. 43 rooms/beds UNIT SYSTEMS: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR SCHEDULING TYPE: Preferred Scheduling *If a traveler calls out of a shift, they are expected to make up that day the same week or at the end of their contract. UNIT ORIENTATION: 36 Hours SCRUBS: Navy Travel Experience Required: Yes Note: Must have at least 2 successful contracts before applying-*hardstop and 1 year of direct med/surg experience in work history- hardstop if doesn't have MS in work history and 2 completed travel assignments

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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:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

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.

Furnished Housing

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.

Transportation

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.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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