Med Surg

Med/Surg – Orthopedic/Telemetry | Night Shift | Travel RN

Location: Burlington, NC

Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3×12-hour shifts

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 5, 2026

This orthopedic and medical-surgical unit serves adult through geriatric patients, with telemetry monitoring capability and an on-unit physical therapy gym allowing patients to receive rehabilitation without leaving the floor. The unit also accommodates ED overflow patients, at times with elevated acuity.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope:

• High volume: Orthopedic surgical patients including total joint replacements, fracture repairs, shoulder repairs, and kyphoplasties
• Moderate volume: Neck and back surgical patients, inpatient and 24-hour observation medical patients
• Occasional use of CPMs and Buck's traction

Schedule & Expectations:

• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• No on-call required
• Float to other campus locations required as needed
• Charge RN shifts required as needed

Required Skills & Certifications:

• BLS required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; prior travel experience required
• Charge RN experience required
• Telemetry/dysrhythmia interpretation, PICC line management, wound care/wound vac, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP, CBI, tracheostomy care, PCA management

Compliance Requirements:

• Active RN license required at time of submission
• EKG competency exam required (2 attempts allowed)
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• No local candidates within 50 miles
• No open background cases permitted
• Orientation includes non-billable modules (approximately 2–4 hours)