Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Travel Contract | Winston-Salem, NC

This Med/Surg Telemetry unit cares for an adult and geriatric population across a broad range of medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological diagnoses. Patient conditions commonly include CVA, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and cardiac dysrhythmias. The clinical environment is fast-paced, with robust interdisciplinary support including rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and physical therapy.

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Day shift: 4×12-hour shifts per week (36 or 48 hours accepted)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required to other Med/Surg and telemetry areas; COVID care unit float possible
• RTO must be pre-approved; no additional RTO requests after signing; no RTO in the first week
• 36-hour orientation

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience
• Minimum 2 prior completed travel contracts required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Active RN license — North Carolina or compact (pending accepted for submission)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• IV start proficiency; telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management required
• Must pass EKG competency assessment prior to start

Preferred

• ACLS certification

Additional Clinical Skills

• Central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, non-invasive airway management, cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration), pre/post hemodialysis management, isolation/PPE protocols

Scrubs: Navy

Flu Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

COVID Vaccine: Not required