Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

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

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

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (36 or 48 hours offered)
• Patient Population: Orthopedic, Neuro spine, Med-surg, Post-surgical
• Average Daily Census: 37 patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 5-6:1, can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases
• Float Requirement: Required to float to other med-surg units as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required; weekend call-offs must be made up
• Scheduling: Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Unit Environment: Fast-paced unit focusing on ortho and spine patients with pain management needs
• Time Off (RTO) Policy: No RTO allowed after booking; max 7 days RTO for auto offer; no Easter or holiday RTO approved

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Orthopedics (highest required specialty experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted if they have EPIC experience
• Skills: IV start, telemetry
• Certifications: BCLS, NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred Certifications/Skills: ACLS, charge nurse experience, Level I trauma experience
• Testing: Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background checks within 90 days covering local, federal, national databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required within 1 year
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• State-specific registry checks within 90 days prior to start (NC Healthcare Personnel Registry and Division of Medical Assistance)

Orientation & Training Requirements

• Completion of Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (approx. 8 hours) for North Carolina travel candidates
• Medication safety training and competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with minimum passing score of 82% (3 attempts allowed)
• Other facility-specific trainings and acknowledgments (e.g., confidentiality agreement, hospital policies)

Additional Notes

• No return to origin (RTO) allowed after booking; strict attendance policies
• Unit accepts locals and travelers
• EPIC experience preferred for first-time travelers
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced orthopedic and neuro spine environment with pain management focus
• Floating to other med-surg units is mandatory based on census needs

This position is ideal for experienced orthopedic RNs looking for a travel contract in a dynamic acute care setting with a focus on orthopedic and neuro spine patients.