Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Med/Surg Tele for a night shift position at an academic Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring an active NC or compact RN license and at least 1 year of Med/Tele experience.

Details

• ,it (5C, part of the Nursing Throughput Unit within a Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center
• Unit has 10 beds with an average daily census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes MedSurg cases (DM, respiratory, GI, neuro, trauma with spinal precautions) as well as cardiac and CT surgery patients, including pre-CABG and clean Cath lab patients requiring TR band management
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5, with CNA support at 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Requires every-other-weekend (EOW) rotation
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to Rehab, 4 Ardmore, 10 Reynolds, 9 Reynolds, 5 Ardmore, Burn-10 North, and 4A MedSurg Overflow
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Telemetry monitors are located at bedside, with RN responsible for reading and interpreting cardiac strips
• 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist support available
• CNA and HUC/receptionist support provided on the unit
• Charge nurse floats freely but may occasionally take a full patient assignment

Requirements

• > Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Tele experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Travel experience preferred
• Skills required in cardiac rhythm interpretation, PCA pumps, surgical drain management, wound care, and TR band management
• Must be comfortable learning to manage Cardizem, Nitro, and Amio drips
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced academic medical center setting known for a friendly, collaborative unit culture
• Complete NEO facility orientation plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Travelers will be expected to work 75% of holidays
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees of AHSE facilities must be separated from any perm position for at least 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Clinical interview required as part of the hiring process

American Traveler Job ID #P-731876. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.