RN Med-Surg Telemetry
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45 - 07:15)
Hours per Week: 36 hours only

Job Overview

• Fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry unit with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 (may occasionally be 1:7 due to staffing needs).
• Patient population includes gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, blood loss/anemia related to GI tract, infections, some renal patients, post-GI surgery patients, and 10 telemetry beds for cardiac rhythm monitoring.
• Unit typically turns over about one-third of beds daily.
• Floating to other med/surg units/floors as needed is required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 36 hours.
• Must complete facility-specific education and compliance training prior to start.
• Must complete medication safety training and other required modules as assigned.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Patient Care & Unit Systems

• Uses PYXIS medication system, EPIC electronic health records, and SBAR communication framework.
• Scrubs color: Navy and/or white.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months for clinical candidates.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start required.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with appropriate documentation).
  • Measles (Rubeola) immunity via titer or vaccination.
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella per standard requirements.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement.
• Physical exam required per travel agency standards (not required by client).
• Photo ID and badge photo required prior to start.
• Must complete confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment.
• Must complete annual compliance and facility-specific education modules.

Additional Notes

• No return-to-office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation.
• No blocked scheduling allowed.
• Only 36 hours per week offered.
• Floating to other units is mandatory as needed.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory due to complexity of the unit.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with telemetry skills who thrive in a fast-paced, complex med/surg environment and are comfortable floating and working night shifts.