Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $1,867 per week

GHR Healthcare 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
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry, Orthopedic/Neuro Spine

Start your next 13-week travel nursing assignment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, caring for adult orthopedic, neuro spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical patients. This opportunity is ideal for a confident Registered Nurse who excels in telemetry, complex pain management, and compassionate care in a collaborative acute-care environment. Winston-Salem is a welcoming Piedmont Triad community known for its arts and cultural scene, green spaces, outdoor recreation, and regional amenities.

Why You’ll Love This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work with a diverse adult patient population, including orthopedic and neuro spine cases.
• Join a supportive interdisciplinary care team with access to respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, radiology, and IV support.
• Build expertise in medical-surgical telemetry, post-surgical recovery, total joint replacement, and complex pain management.
• Enjoy the option to discuss block scheduling, including Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday patterns.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,750
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adults with orthopedic, neuro spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical diagnoses
• Patient Ratios: Typically 5–6 patients per nurse; may flex to 7 based on staffing and census
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other medical-surgical units as needed
• Time-Off Guidelines: Requests must be pre-approved; up to 7 days may be considered, with no first-week or holiday time off

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent acute-care nursing experience with a strong orthopedic background
• Experience caring for orthopedic and neuro spine post-surgical patients is required
• Telemetry and EKG proficiency, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to start and maintain IVs and manage central lines, surgical drains, blood products, and PCA therapy
• ACLS, charge nurse experience, and Level I trauma experience are preferred
• Must be willing to complete required pre-start screening and testing within the designated timeframe
• Must be able to successfully complete EKG testing before the assignment begins

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult orthopedic, neuro spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical patients.
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond to changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Manage complex post-operative pain regimens, including multiple pain medications, PCA therapy, and peripheral nerve block catheters when applicable.
• Care for patients recovering from total joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, spinal procedures, and other major surgeries.
• Perform focused assessments, administer medications, manage IV therapy, and monitor surgical drains and central lines.
• Support oxygen therapy and non-invasive airway management, including nasal cannula, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and CPAP as appropriate.
• Apply isolation precautions, maintain patient safety, and promptly escalate changes in condition.
• Collaborate with providers, therapy services, respiratory care, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Float to nearby medical-surgical units when needed while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care and service.

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and take the next step in your nursing career.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526152. 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: Med/Surg Tele

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