Med Surg Tele

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

This is a fast-paced Med-Surg Telemetry unit serving a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. The unit manages GI conditions, blood loss and GI-related anemia, infections, renal patients, and post-operative GI surgical patients, with dedicated telemetry beds for cardiac rhythm monitoring. High daily bed turnover makes adaptability and clinical efficiency essential.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | 3x12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week only
• Every other weekend required
• Contract length: 13 weeks (through February 2026)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers are not accepted
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Telemetry experience preferred
• IV start proficiency required
• NC or Compact RN license (pending acceptable at submission)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Clinical Skills

Blood product administration, central line care, heparin protocols, wound care/wound vac, non-invasive airway management, dysrhythmia interpretation, renal failure management, surgical drain care, isolation/PPE protocols

Unit Details

• Float requirement: Must be willing to float to other Med-Surg floors as needed
• Scrubs: Navy and/or white
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more

RTO Policy

No RTO requests permitted after signing. No RTO during the first week. Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.