Travel Med Surg Telemetry 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: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of experience and prior successful travel assignments.

Details

• MS/Tele unit caring primarily for stroke patients, along with neurosurgery and other neuro diagnoses such as epilepsy and subdural hematomas
• Unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), though travelers are not typically trained for this area
• 42 daily census with 43 rooms/beds
• 1:6 patient ratio
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to other MS/Tele areas, which may include COVID care units
• Frequent floating may be required based on unit needs
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR charting/communication systems
• Unit orientation is 36 hours

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (pending acceptable at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience (not MS/Tele) in work history
• Additional experience may include MS/Tele, tele, or PCU to total 2 years combined
• Must have completed at least 2 successful travel contracts prior to applying
• Current certifications required: BLS and NIHSS
• ACLS preferred but not required
• Required skills: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and Med/Surg neuro experience
• Additional skills include care for CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, TBI, and substance withdrawal
• Experience with central line and peripheral line care/management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips; titration experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for stroke, neurosurgical, and other neurological patients including epilepsy and traumatic brain injury cases
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed for cardiac emergencies
• Navy scrubs required
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• No RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Any missed shifts due to call-offs must be made up during the same week or at the end of the contract
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose employment history for facility approval
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate transportation
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Weekly orientation schedule
• Pre-start and annual online training modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles)

American Traveler Job ID #P-758625. 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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