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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit specializing in neurological and stroke patient care. The unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and cares for patients with stroke, neurosurgery, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neuro diagnoses.

Required Qualifications

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

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Floating: Required to float to other Med/Surg/Telemetry areas, including COVID care units
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend; if a weekend shift is missed, it must be made up
• Scheduling: Preferred scheduling; call-offs require making up missed shifts within the same week or at contract end
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Unit Systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs: Not provided

Patient Population

• Primarily stroke patients
• Neurosurgery patients
• Neurological diagnoses including epilepsy and subdural hematomas

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to contract cancellation
• Frequent floating may be required
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed

Required Compliance & Documentation

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

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B status or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Physical exam (as per travel agency requirements)
• Photo ID and professional license verification
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules
• Medication safety training and competency exams
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must pass within 72 hours of start)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN with neurological expertise. The role requires strong clinical skills in telemetry, dysrhythmia management, and neuro patient care, with prior travel experience and multiple certifications. The position involves floating, weekend work, and strict adherence to scheduling and compliance requirements.