Med Surg Tele

Med-Surg / Telemetry RN — Travel Contract

Greensboro, NC | Days | 13-Week Contract

This Med-Surg Telemetry unit primarily serves a Medical-Surgical patient population on a tele-capable floor. Patients include those with general medical-surgical diagnoses, respiratory conditions, palliative/end-of-life/hospice needs, psychiatric observation, diabetes management, surgical recovery, and observation status.

Shift & Schedule

• 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW); holidays as needed
• Float required across health system campuses as needed

Clinical Scope

Nurses will manage hemodynamically stable adults and geriatrics requiring routine assessments, telemetry monitoring, and IV therapy (heparin, antibiotics, palliative medications). Oxygen management up to 6L NC or by facemask; trach collar patients accepted at ≤40%. Skills utilized include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, PICC/central line management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, wound care/wound vac, CBI, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis, and substance withdrawal care.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience (first-time travelers welcome)
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• BLS required; ACLS and NIHSS required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam during onboarding (2 attempts allowed)
• EMR experience required
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• No local candidates within 50 miles
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Additional Details

• Orientation: 24 hours
• Requested time off must be submitted with application; no post-submission RTO accepted
• Third-party education verification required