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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Orthopedic-focused med-surg unit with orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients
• Patient Census: Average 37 patients daily, 39 beds/rooms
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours: Option for 36 or 48 hours per week; no overtime until after 48 hours if 48-hour option accepted
• Patient Diagnoses: Includes orthopedic and spine patients; COVID patients are cared for on all units unless in ICU
• Unit Environment: Fast-paced, requires strong pain management skills
• Ratios: Typically 5-6:1, can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases
• Float Requirement: Required to float to other med-surg units as needed based on census
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required; if calling out on a weekend, time must be made up on a weekend
• Scheduling: Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Time Off: No holiday requests time off (RTO) approved; max 7 days RTO allowed for auto offer
• Return to Office (RTO): Not allowed after booking and cannot be worked out onsite; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with orthopedic experience required
• IV start and telemetry skills required
• Must have EPIC experience (unit accepts first-time travelers with EPIC experience)
• Certifications: BCLS and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Preferred Experience & Certifications

• ACLS
• Charge nurse experience
• Level I trauma experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required (SSN trace, county, nationwide, sex offender searches)
• Education verification for highest degree earned (RNs can start with pending verification if license is valid)
• Drug testing within 6 months required (9-panel or instant acceptable)
• Immunizations and health documents required including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles) titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella per standard requirements
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam and medical release forms required per Aya standards
• Color blind test within 1 year required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with passing score of 82% or higher (3 attempts max)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for new contracts
• Various facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and photo for badge

Orientation & Training

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation modules prior to start (up to 8 hours)
• Must complete Medication Safety training and submit certificate of completion
• Must complete Corporate ID setup and login to I-Learn within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training required if assigned to ER or Behavioral Health units (not specified for this unit)

Additional Notes

• No holiday time off allowed
• Must pass EKG testing within 72 hours of start
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility
• Floating to other med-surg units is mandatory to meet staffing needs

This position is ideal for RNs with orthopedic experience looking for a travel contract in a busy med-surg setting with night shifts and weekend requirements.