Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN – North Carolina
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week. Every other weekend required. Patient ratio 1:6. Contract duration 13-26 weeks available.
Highlights:
- Primary neuroscience unit specializing in stroke care, with additional patient diagnoses including epilepsy, subdural hematomas, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological conditions
- 42-bed unit with daily census around 50 patients, featuring a specialized 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
- Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
- 36-hour comprehensive orientation program to ensure successful onboarding
- Floating may be required to other Medical/Surgical and Telemetry areas based on unit needs
- Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and additional clinical services
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience, including at least 1 year of direct Medical/Surgical experience (hard requirement)
- Previous travel nursing experience required – must have completed at least 2 successful travel contracts
- Active North Carolina or Compact state RN license
- Current BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
- Experience with neurological patient populations and Medical/Surgical telemetry settings
- Epic charting system experience required
- Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start date
- Flexibility to work every other weekend and float to similar units as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a specialized neuroscience patient population in a dynamic acute care environment. You'll provide critical care to stroke patients and individuals with complex neurological conditions while building expertise in a high-acuity specialty area. The collaborative interdisciplinary team and comprehensive support services create an environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes and professional nursing practice.