TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro)
Location
Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 18:45–07:15 | Expected 36–48 hours/week | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 42-bed Med/Surg Neuro/Telemetry unit, primarily serving stroke patients as well as neurosurgery, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematoma, and other neurological diagnoses
- Monitor, interpret, and manage cardiac dysrhythmias via telemetry; perform IV starts and administer medications per protocol
- Utilize unit systems including EPIC, PYXIS, and SBAR for documentation and communication
- Float as needed to other Med/Surg and Telemetry areas within the facility, which may include COVID care units
- Adhere to a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and maintain compliance with scheduling expectations, including making up any called-off shifts within the same week or at the end of the contract
- Wear navy scrubs per unit dress code; complete approximately 36 hours of unit orientation prior to independent practice
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience
- Must have a minimum of 2 successfully completed travel contracts prior to applying — first-time travelers will not be considered
- Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Med/Surg Neuro experience required
- Active BLS (BCLS) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Local candidates are welcome to apply (note: a lower rate applies for candidates within 50 miles of the facility)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Active ACLS certification (preferred but not required)
- Prior experience in a neuro-focused or stroke unit setting
- Familiarity with Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) workflows or epilepsy patient care
Why Join Us
- Work within a specialized Neuro/Telemetry environment that includes a dedicated 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, offering exposure to a diverse and clinically rich patient population
- Preferred scheduling model in place, providing travelers with input into their schedule within unit guidelines