Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring at least 2 years of med/surg telemetry experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM (with possible evening shift 6:30 PM–6:30 AM)
• 29-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma Academic Medical Center
• General medicine patient population including diabetes, GI, respiratory, renal, and wound care cases
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6; CNA ratio of 1:9–10
• Procedures include chest tube management, tracheostomy care, PIV starts, drain and tube management, and PCA pump management
• Drip management includes Amiodarone, Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, and Heparin
• Lab draws are a shared responsibility with RN and phlebotomy team
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with dedicated telemetry tech support
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• IV pumps: Alaris; Medication dispensing: Omnicell
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units
• 6-week scheduling cycle; RTO requires manager approval

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or valid compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry (MST) experience required
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips required
• Proficiency with chest tubes, tracheostomies, PIV starts, drains and tubes, and PCA pumps
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and tolerate moderate to high stress levels
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within a high-reliability, patient-centered unit culture emphasizing strong teamwork
• Department support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, rapid response team, RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation consists of a New Employee Orientation (NEO) period plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free employee parking available on site
• First-time travelers may be considered with a strong Med/Surg Telemetry background
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible