Description
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: 26 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: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of post-surgical unit experience and a NC or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in the MS/Tele unit of a hospital environment
- Patient population includes surgery patients (colorectal, general surgery, hepatobiliary, orthopedics, urology, vascular)
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
- 36 or 48 hours per week available
- Every other weekend required
- Occasional floating required
- Self-scheduling based on unit needs with nurse manager input
- Uses Pyxis, SBAR, and Epic charting systems
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
- BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of post-surgical unit experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Skills required: IV starts and telemetry monitoring
- Additional experience preferred in accessing/managing ports, chest tubes, epidural analgesia, ortho trauma, and renal/hemodialysis management
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Additional Information
- Provide nursing care to post-surgical patients including GI surgeries such as colon resections
- Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, wound care, IV therapy, and use of rapid response/code teams
- 36-hour unit orientation provided
- Scrubs not provided; navy blue or white required
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
- Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between per diem or travel status
- Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
- Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed
- RTO up to 7 days may be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO during first week of assignment
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- 13-week minimum contract length, longer contracts considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-739991. 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.
