MedSurg/Telemetry RN
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MedSurg/Telemetry

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights (48 hours/week), working every other weekend
Patient Population: Primarily stroke and neurology patients, including neurosurgery, epilepsy, subdural hematomas, and others
Unit Details:

• 42 daily census with 43 beds/rooms
• 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) with optional training for travelers
• Patient care ratios approximately 1:6
• Unit systems include PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of MedSurg/Telemetry experience within the last year
• Completion of 2 or more prior travel assignments
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience in management and interpretation of dysrhythmias

Scheduling & Work Expectations

• 12-hour night shifts, 4 shifts per week (48 hours) or 36 hours/week option available
• Must work every other weekend; if weekend shifts are missed, they must be made up either the same week or at the end of the contract
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to contract cancellation

Orientation & Onboarding

• Unit orientation: 36 hours
• Must complete facility-specific onboarding including medication safety training and confidentiality agreements
• Navy scrubs required
• Must submit a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive TB with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask-wearing requirement
• N95 fit testing may be required (can be completed onsite if necessary)
• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Physical exam and references required per travel agency standards

Additional Notes

• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams and color blindness testing as required
• Floating may include COVID care units
• Epic test-out option available for experienced Epic users (optional)
• Radiation badge not required for this unit
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and complete annual mandatory education as applicable

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a challenging neurological-focused unit with night shifts and floating responsibilities.