Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,894 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN – North Carolina

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week. Every other weekend required. Patient ratio 1:6. Contract duration 13-26 weeks available.

Highlights:

• Primary neuroscience unit specializing in stroke care, with additional patient diagnoses including epilepsy, subdural hematomas, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological conditions
• 42-bed unit with daily census around 50 patients, featuring a specialized 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
• Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
• 36-hour comprehensive orientation program to ensure successful onboarding
• Floating may be required to other Medical/Surgical and Telemetry areas based on unit needs
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and additional clinical services

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience, including at least 1 year of direct Medical/Surgical experience (hard requirement)
• Previous travel nursing experience required – must have completed at least 2 successful travel contracts
• Active North Carolina or Compact state RN license
• Current BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience with neurological patient populations and Medical/Surgical telemetry settings
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start date
• Flexibility to work every other weekend and float to similar units as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a specialized neuroscience patient population in a dynamic acute care environment. You'll provide critical care to stroke patients and individuals with complex neurological conditions while building expertise in a high-acuity specialty area. The collaborative interdisciplinary team and comprehensive support services create an environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes and professional nursing practice.