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 | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | 3x12 per week | Expected 36 or 48 hours per week available
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a primary focus on stroke, neurosurgery, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neurological diagnoses
- Perform IV starts and continuous telemetry monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Utilize unit systems including EPIC, PYXIS, and SBAR for documentation and communication
- Work every other weekend as required; make up any missed weekend shifts based on unit needs
- Float to other Medical Surgical / Telemetry areas as needed, which may include COVID care units
- Complete a 36-hour unit orientation prior to independent practice
Required Qualifications
- Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of direct Medical Surgical experience
- Med/Surg Neuro experience required
- Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- BCLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Must have completed at least 2 prior successful travel contracts — first-time travelers will not be considered
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Local candidates are welcome; a reduced rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ACLS certification (preferred, not required)
- Experience in a neuro-focused or stroke unit setting
- Familiarity with Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) workflows
Why Join Us
- Longer-term contract opportunity available through February 2027, offering stability through the holiday season on a specialized neuro unit
- Preferred scheduling model with flexibility in weekly hours, supporting work-life balance for travel clinicians