Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry – Neurology Focus | Travel RN | Winston-Salem, NC

Night Shift | 13-Week Contract

This neurology-focused Med/Surg Telemetry unit primarily cares for adult and geriatric patients presenting with stroke, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neurological diagnoses. Some neurosurgical patients are also managed on the unit.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 3×12-hour shifts
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Every other weekend required
• Pre-approved time off only; no RTO after booking; no RTO during the first week of contract

Floating

Floating is required to other Med/Surg and Telemetry areas, which may include COVID care units. Frequent floating is possible.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience
• Minimum 2 prior completed travel contracts required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must pass EKG/telemetry testing prior to start
• NC or compact RN license required
• BLS and NIHSS required; ACLS preferred
• Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with CVA/stroke care, seizure disorders, and traumatic brain injury strongly preferred

Additional Clinical Skills Valued

Blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, non-invasive airway management, vasoactive and cardiac drip management (no titration), and isolation/PPE protocols.

Orientation: 36 hours

Scrubs: Navy

Flu vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

COVID-19 vaccine: Not required