MedSurg Neuro Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Neuro

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical Neuro unit. The unit primarily cares for stroke patients and other neurological diagnoses including epilepsy, neurosurgery patients, and subdural hematomas. The unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), with a daily census of about 42 patients.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Ratio: 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Floating required to other MedSurg/Telemetry areas, including possible COVID care units
• Must work every other weekend; if a weekend shift is missed, it must be made up
• Preferred scheduling; block scheduling not always guaranteed
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Scrubs: Navy color

Required Qualifications

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

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patients primarily include stroke, epilepsy, neurosurgery, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neurological conditions
• 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) with specialized training available but not typically required for travelers
• Unit uses PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR systems

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Floating to other MedSurg/Telemetry units and COVID care units may be frequent
• If a scheduled weekend shift is missed, it must be made up either the same week or at the end of the contract
• Must adhere to navy scrub dress code
• Must complete a 36-hour orientation
• Must pass an EKG competency exam with a minimum score of 82% (three attempts allowed)
• Background checks, drug screening, immunizations, and health documentation required per standard clinical travel assignment protocols
• Fit testing for N95 or PAPR training required
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance and education modules must be completed prior to or during assignment

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Immunizations/titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccination or exemption
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and state-specific registry searches
• Completion of required competency exams and certifications
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position requiring MedSurg neuro experience, prior travel contract experience, and strong telemetry/dysrhythmia skills. The role involves night shifts with floating responsibilities and care for complex neurological patients. Compliance with extensive credentialing, testing, and training requirements is mandatory.