Registered Nurse

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Winston-Salem, NC

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (18:45–07:15) | Start: September 21, 2026

About the Unit

This fast-paced GI/Med-Surg Telemetry unit cares for a diverse adult and geriatric population including patients with GI conditions, blood loss and GI-related anemia, infections, renal diagnoses, and post-GI surgical recovery. The unit also maintains dedicated telemetry beds for continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring. On average, approximately one-third of beds turn over daily, making adaptability and strong clinical judgment essential.

Schedule & Float

• 36–48 hours available per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to other med/surg units as needed
• No RTO during the first week; no additional RTO requests after signing

Orientation: 36 hours | Scrubs: Navy and/or white

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• At least 2 completed travel assignments (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state
• BLS and ACLS required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• IV start proficiency

Key Clinical Skills

• Blood product administration
• Central line care and management
• Heparin protocol management
• Dysrhythmia interpretation
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Wound care, surgical drain management
• Renal failure patient care

Preferred: Telemetry experience

Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered). COVID-19 vaccine not required.