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Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit Target Ratio: 1:6 (36 beds) Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 3x12 (36 hours per week)

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Valid RN license in North Carolina
Experience: 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
Certifications: BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Certifications: NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification, completed annually through an approved vendor)
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
IV therapy/phlebotomy: Blood product administration
IV therapy/phlebotomy: Central line care and management
IV therapy/phlebotomy: IV insertion skills, including starting and maintaining IVs
Respiratory: Non-invasive airway management, including BiPAP and CPAP

Schedule and Assignment Details

Every other weekend required
Must be willing to float to all areas holding med-surg patients
Unit will accept 1st-time travelers
Locals accepted
Scheduling is per unit needs
Unit orientation: 24 hours
Requests to time off (RTO) after booking are not allowed and may not be worked out onsite. Call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could result in cancellation.
RTO: 7 days maximum for auto offers
Scrubs not provided (navy)
Unit systems: Epic, Pyxis

Pre-Start Requirements

Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam: First attempt must be completed within 72 hours; candidates must score 82% or higher. Three attempts are allowed before cancellation.
Background check: Required within 6 months of start for clinical candidates
Drug screen: 9-panel or instant acceptable; must be within 6 months of start
TB: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (past positive handled separately)
Rubeola (measles): Titer, or 2 vaccines (boosters required if titer is negative/equivocal)
Flu vaccination (2026-27): Required; intranasal accepted. Exemptions available via formal request.
Color blind testing: Required within 1 year of start
Photo ID: Passport or driver's license
Onboarding: Facility education modules, compliance training, and facility-specific forms are required before starting

Facility

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

3.6rating(25 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

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OR - Operating Room (RN)

4.0rating

Pros

None

Cons

Parking, no axillary help for room Turnover. Moving heavy beds and equipment

Review of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center on Nov 10, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
211 beds

ADDRESS612 Mocksville AvenueSalisbury, NC 28144

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About Salisbury, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Salisbury, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 89°F and lows around 68°F.
Winter highs around 51°F and lows around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with easy access to parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Diverse community with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries and music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking and water sports.

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