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 (Neuro)

Location

Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | 3x12 per week | Expected 36 or 48 hours per week available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a primary focus on stroke, neurosurgery, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neurological diagnoses
• Perform IV starts and continuous telemetry monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Utilize unit systems including EPIC , PYXIS, and SBAR for documentation and communication
• Work every other weekend as required; make up any missed weekend shifts based on unit needs
• Float to other Medical Surgical / Telemetry areas as needed, which may include COVID care units
• Complete a 36-hour unit orientation prior to independent practice

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of direct Medical Surgical experience
• Med/Surg Neuro experience required
• Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• BCLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Must have completed at least 2 prior successful travel contracts — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates are welcome; a reduced rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification (preferred, not required)
• Experience in a neuro-focused or stroke unit setting
• Familiarity with Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) workflows

Why Join Us

• Longer-term contract opportunity available through February 2027, offering stability through the holiday season on a specialized neuro unit
• Preferred scheduling model with flexibility in weekly hours, supporting work-life balance for travel clinicians