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

Job Overview for Registered Nurse Position

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• RTO (Request Time Off): No April/May RTO dates will be approved. RTO after booking is not allowed. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could lead to cancellation.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; no block scheduling will be accommodated. The Nurse Manager creates the schedule.
• Shift: 12-hour days.
• Float Requirement: Floating required as needed.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience. First-time travelers accepted.
• Skills: IV Start, Telemetry.
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH (National Institutes of Health)

Patient Care

• Patient Diagnoses: Medical-Surgical patients (no cardiac telemetry patients accepted).

Target Ratios

• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: 1:6/7 during normal staffing; max 1:7 when census is up.

Unit Systems

• Technology Used: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR.

Orientation

• Unit Orientation: 24 hours.

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy and/or White.

Additional Information

• Health Requirements:

  • Must pass EKG Testing prior to start.
  • Various health documents and competencies required, including TB testing, drug screening, and vaccination records.
• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start.
• References: Required as applicable.

Compliance and Documentation

• Flu Vaccination: Required by 10/31/24 for the flu season.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required for travel placements; must be fully vaccinated for per diem.
• Education Verification: Required for the highest degree earned.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a supportive environment with a focus on patient care and professional development.