Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 7/15/2026
Salary: $1843.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (3x12 or 4x12) | 18:45–07:15 | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Surgical / Telemetry overflow unit with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, with occasional 1:6
  • Monitor and interpret telemetry readings and correctly identify and treat dysrhythmias
  • Collaborate with CNAs and interdisciplinary team members to restore physiologic stability, prevent complications, and deliver quality patient care
  • Document patient care accurately using Epic, utilizing SBAR communication and Pyxis for medication management
  • Float to sister units within the facility as needed
  • Work every other weekend as required by the unit

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
  • Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience
  • Prior travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers will not be accepted
  • Telemetry skills with demonstrated ability to identify and treat dysrhythmias
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication frameworks
  • Experience working in a Medical Surgical / Telemetry setting with CNA team support
  • Comfort with floating to similar inpatient units within a facility

Why Join Us

  • Join a collaborative, diverse unit team committed to delivering a remarkable patient experience across every dimension of care
  • Flexible scheduling options with 36 or 48 hours available per week within a structured 13-week contract

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