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

Medical Surgical - Neuro

Overview

• Travel/Contract RN assignment in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
• 13-week contract.
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 18:45–7:15.
• Unit accepts 36 or 48 hours.
• Ratio: 1:6.
• Locals are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience).
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• 2 or more completed travel assignments.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIHSS.
• IV Start and Telemetry.
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and Management of dysrhythmias.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.
• Must work every other weekend.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS.

Unit Details

• Primary patient population includes stroke patients.
• Also cares for possible neurosurgery patients and other neuro diagnoses, including epilepsy and traumatic/non-traumatic subdural hematomas.
• 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• 42 daily census.
• 43 rooms/beds.
• Floating is required to other MS/Tele areas and may include COVID care units.
• Frequent floating may be required.

Scheduling and Orientation

• Preferred scheduling.
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
• Unit orientation is 36 hours.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: Navy.
• RTO after booking is not allowed.
• Call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and DNR.
• If weekend RTO is included, time will be added to the end of the contract to make up those dates.