Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,915 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift contract at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center, requiring 2 years of MST experience and NC/compact RN licensure.

Details

• 24-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit within a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center
• General medicine patient population including DM, GI, respiratory, and renal cases requiring wound care, chest tubes, trachs, and lab draws
• RN to patient ratio of 5-6:1 and CNA ratio of 8:1
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Centralized telemetry monitoring supported by dedicated tech team

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Experience reading telemetry strips required
• Skilled in chest tube and trach care, PIV starts, drain and tube management, and PCA pump use
• Experience managing drips including Amiodarone, Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Dilaudid PCA, and Heparin
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within a fast-paced, high-acuity Med/Surg Tele unit
• Supported by CNAs, HUC/receptionist staff, charge nurses, phlebotomy, Rapid Response Team, and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
• Unit culture is patient-centered, highly reliable, and team-oriented
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Free employee parking provided
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers considered if they have a strong MST background
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Returning travelers must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-760108. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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