Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Winston-Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Orthopedic Focus)

Location

Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 or 48 Hours per Week Available | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit serving orthopedic, neuro spine, and post-surgical patient populations
• Manage pain effectively for orthopedic and spine patients, staying proactive with pain management protocols
• Perform IV starts and monitor telemetry for assigned patients within a 5–6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Float to other Medical Surgical units within the facility as needed to meet staffing and census demands
• Work every other weekend as required; any missed weekend shifts must be made up on a weekend
• Complete block scheduling shifts (Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday) as offered by the unit

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience with demonstrated orthopedic nursing experience required
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Current BLS (BCLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Proficiency with IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification
• Charge Nurse experience
• Level I Trauma experience
• Experience with Epic EMR (required for first-time travelers to this unit)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a dynamic orthopedic and surgical unit with a consistent 13-week contract and flexible block scheduling options
• First-time travelers with Epic experience are welcome, making this an accessible opportunity for nurses looking to begin their travel career