```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week available, 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, every other weekend required
Highlights:
- Primary neuroscience unit specializing in stroke care, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, subdural hematomas, and other neurological diagnoses
- Daily census of approximately 50 patients across 55 beds, including a specialized 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy
- 36-hour structured orientation program to ensure successful integration
- Opportunity to care for complex neurosurgical and neurological patient populations
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of direct Medical/Surgical experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required – must have completed at least 2 successful contracts
- Active North Carolina or Compact State RN license
- Current certifications: BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- ACLS certification preferred
- Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience with neurological patient populations strongly preferred
- Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start date
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Willingness to float to other Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced travel nurses the chance to develop specialized neuroscience nursing skills while caring for a diverse patient population with stroke, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and other complex neurological conditions. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes in a supportive environment with comprehensive clinical resources. This role provides an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical expertise in a high-acuity specialty unit.
Additional Information:
- Floating may be required to other Medical/Surgical and Telemetry areas based on facility needs
- Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available (no holidays); must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Professional navy scrubs provided
- Pre-start online modules required (approximately 8-10 hours, non-billable)
- All onboarding testing must be completed within 48 hours of acceptance
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