Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,969 per week in Winston Salem, NC

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Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week available, every other weekend required

Highlights:

• Fast-paced orthopedic and neuro spine unit with post-surgical and med-surg patient population
• Patient ratios of 5-6:1, with occasional flex to 7:1 in extreme circumstances
• Epic EMR system; EKG testing required prior to start
• Contract length of 13 weeks or longer available
• Floating to other med-surg units within the facility may be required based on census
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with orthopedic work experience required
• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred, especially for first-time travelers
• Current RN license (NC or Compact state)
• Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, charge nurse experience, Level I trauma experience
• Proficiency in IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Skills in pain management protocols, PCA pumps, central/peripheral line care, blood product administration, and total joint replacement care
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Patient Population:

• 39-bed unit with average daily census of 37 patients
• Orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients
• High volume of patients requiring vigilant pain management and customer service-oriented care
• Adult patient population

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your orthopedic and pain management expertise will make a direct impact on patient recovery and satisfaction. You'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team with robust interdisciplinary support, caring for a diverse patient population including orthopedic trauma, spinal surgery, and total joint replacement patients. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who excel in high-acuity settings and are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Additional Information:

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend; weekend call-offs must be made up on a weekend shift
• Time off: Up to 7 days may be approved; holiday time off is not available
• Orientation: 36 hours of paid orientation, plus 8-10 hours of non-billable online modules to be completed pre-start
• Local candidates welcome; rate differences may apply for those within 50 miles

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