Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,843 per week in Winston Salem, NC

This position offers experienced travel nurses the chance to work in a specialized neuroscience environment where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from strokes and other neurological conditions. Neuroscience specialty unit caring primarily for stroke patients, along with epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, brain tumors, and other neurological diagnoses.

Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Neuroscience Nurse – North Carolina

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week available; every other weekend required; contract length up to 20+ weeks with hard stop February 27, 2027

Highlights:

• Neuroscience specialty unit caring primarily for stroke patients, along with epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, brain tumors, and other neurological diagnoses
• Patient ratios of 1:6 with a daily census of approximately 50 patients
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
• 36-hour unit orientation with specialized training available for 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• Floating required to other Medical-Surgical/Telemetry areas as needed
• Preferred scheduling with flexibility for makeup shifts if needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of direct Medical-Surgical experience (required)
• Must have completed at least 2 successful travel contracts (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); ACLS preferred
• Required skills: IV start, telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, Medical-Surgical neuro experience
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced travel nurses the chance to work in a specialized neuroscience environment where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from strokes and other neurological conditions. Join a dedicated team supported by comprehensive clinical resources and state-of-the-art technology, while gaining valuable experience in a high-acuity setting. This assignment provides stability through the holiday season with predictable scheduling and opportunities to enhance your neuroscience nursing expertise.