Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,792 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center, requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least 1 year of Med/Tele experience.

Details

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• 10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
• RN toratio is 1:5 and CNA toratio is 1:10
• Patient population includes DM, respiratory and GI illnesses, neuro/trauma spinal precautions, pre-CT surgery (CABG) and cardiac patients, and and clean cath lab patients managing TR bands
• Manages drips including Cardizem, Nitro, and Amio
• will train if needed
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Telemetry monitors are located at bedside; no in-room monitors, RN reads and interprets cardiac strips
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1900), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
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• Minimum 1 year of recent/Telemnursing experience within Travel experience preferred, but hospid also travel experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, PCA pump management, surgical drain care, wound care, and TR band management
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there

Additional Information

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• Provide direct patient care for a variety of med/surg and cardiac/CT surgery patients, including reading and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips
• Perform wound care, manage surgical drains, PCA pumps, external fixators, chest tubes, and trachs
• Supported by CNAs for vitals and blood glucose checks, hourly rounding, and ADLs, along with a receptionist/HUC and charge nurse
• RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage available 24/7
• RNs start their own IVs as there is no dedicated IV/VAT team
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Friendly, academic medical center unit culture
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Clinical interview required

American Traveler Job ID #P-731878. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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