Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Night shift (12-hour shifts), typically 4 shifts per week (36 or 48 hours offered)
• Patient population includes Orthopedic, Neuro spine, Med-surg, and Post-surgical patients
• Fast-paced unit focused on orthopedic and spine patients requiring attentive pain management
• Average daily census: 37 patients; 39 beds/rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: typically 5-6:1, can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases
• Float requirement: Must float to other med-surg units as needed
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend; missed weekend shifts must be made up on a weekend
• Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed after booking or onsite; no holiday RTO approved

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Orthopedic (ortho) work experience required
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• Charge nurse experience
• Level I Trauma experience

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• Orthopedic and neuro spine patients
• Med-surgical and post-surgical patients
• COVID-19 patients are no longer cohorted; cared for on all units unless in ICU

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (or proof of past positive TB with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1–10/31)
• Physical exam required for travel candidates (not applicable to advanced practice nurses)
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Medication safety training certificate required
• Competency exams and skills checklist as per travel requirements
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) required immediately after signing contract
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents required

Orientation & Training

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Orientation (8-10 hours for acute candidates)
• Must complete annual compliance and mandatory education training
• Must complete Medication Safety module and submit certificate of completion
• Must complete Corporate ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• Optional EPIC test-out available for experienced EPIC users to start earlier onsite

Additional Notes

• No holiday time off allowed
• 7 days maximum RTO allowed for auto-offer cancellations
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment with orthopedic and spine patient care focus
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to floating and weekend requirements

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with orthopedic experience seeking a travel contract in a dynamic, high-acuity med-surg environment with night shifts and a strong emphasis on telemetry and pain management.