Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,861 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Skills in central line care, PICC line management, feeding tube care, blood product administration, and cardiac/vasoactive drip management (non-titration). This position offers the chance to work on a dedicated neuroscience unit where you'll care for a diverse patient population with complex neurological conditions, primarily stroke patients.

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

Start Date: October 2026

Location: North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week; every other weekend required; 13-week contract

Highlights:

• Primary neuroscience unit specializing in stroke care, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, subdural hematomas, and other neurological diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:6 with a daily census of approximately 50 patients on a 55-bed unit
• EPIC charting system with Pyxis medication management
• 36 hours of unit orientation provided
• Floating required to other Medical-Surgical/Telemetry areas as needed
• Must have at least two successful travel assignments completed (first-time travelers not accepted)

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of direct Medical-Surgical experience (required)
• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
• Current certifications: BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); ACLS preferred
• Demonstrated competency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with neuroscience patient populations including stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Skills in central line care, PICC line management, feeding tube care, blood product administration, and cardiac/vasoactive drip management (non-titration)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Previous travel experience required; local candidates accepted with rate adjustment

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work on a dedicated neuroscience unit where you'll care for a diverse patient population with complex neurological conditions, primarily stroke patients. You'll be supported by a full interdisciplinary team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Medical-Surgical nurses looking to deepen their neuroscience expertise in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.