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