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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with orthopedic experience for a fast-paced Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. The unit primarily cares for orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients. The role requires strong skills in pain management and the ability to float to other med-surg units as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with ORTHOPEDIC experience (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted if they have EPIC experience
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other med-surg units within the facility
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (36 or 48 hours offered)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 5-6:1, can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required; weekend call-offs must be made up on a weekend
• Scheduling: Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
  • No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; limited RTO allowed onsite (max 7 days)
  • No holiday RTO approved

Patient Population

• Orthopedic and neuro spine patients
• Med-surg and post-surgical patients
• COVID-19 patients are cared for on all units unless in ICU

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Charge Nurse experience
• Level I Trauma experience

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months
• Drug screening within 6 months (9-panel or instant acceptable)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B status or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG exam (must pass with 82% or higher)
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams
• Various facility-specific orientation and compliance trainings (e.g., medication safety, confidentiality, hospital policies)
• Photo for badge (passport style, business attire) required before start
• Must complete Epic training or have Epic experience

Additional Notes

• Floating to other med-surg units is mandatory to meet census needs
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong pain management skills
• Strict attendance and RTO policies to avoid contract cancellation
• Block scheduling available to support work-life balance

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with orthopedic experience looking for a travel contract in a dynamic hospital setting with a supportive scheduling structure.