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Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Winston-Salem, NC · Yesterday
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Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 08/31/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) is needed for a facility located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The position involves providing care to medical and surgical patients in a 20-bed unit with a Level 1 Trauma designation. This role offers an opportunity to work in a teaching hospital with access to advanced technology and a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care to transitional care unit patients, medical patients with CHF, COPD, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues, CIWA patients, infections, wounds, as well as some general surgeries and other service lines
  • Perform tasks such as Trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care, dressing changes, wound vacs, drains, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Manage non-titrating drips such as Heparin, Lasix, and Protonix
  • Adhere to a patient ratio of 1:5
  • May float within scope of practice at the hospital

Requirements

  • Valid nursing license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications
  • At least 2 years of MedSurg nursing experience
  • Location in North Carolina

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care, dressing changes, wound vacs, drains, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and non-titrating drips such as Heparin, Lasix, and Protonix

Schedule

  • Nights; 12-hour shifts
  • Minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Two shifts of new employee orientation on the unit

Support & Technology

  • One CNA for each unit section, charge nurse to cover both areas, bedside monitors with central monitor
  • 24/7 hospitalist, residents, RTs, and Phlebotomy staff
  • EMR system: EPIC
  • IV pumps: Alaris
  • Medication dispensing: Omnicell

Other Notes

  • Scrub color is royal blue
  • Parking is free
  • Unit culture details are available

Benefits

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

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