Job title: Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN – $1,795 per week

Company: American Traveler

Job description: American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/08/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in North Carolina, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg Tele experience.Details

  • 26-bed general medicine unit within a large, 885-licensed-bed academic medical center with Level 1 Trauma, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center designations
  • Patient population includes general medicine diagnoses such as diabetes, GI conditions, respiratory illness, renal conditions, and wound/dressing care
  • Procedures performed include chest tube and trach management, PIV starts, drain and tube care, PCA pump management, and lab draws (RN responsible for STAT draws)
  • Drip management includes Amiodarone, Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Dilaudid PCA, and Heparin
  • RN-to-patient ratio of 5–6:1; CNA-to-patient ratio of 8–9:1
  • Centralized telemetry monitoring with strip signing required each shift
  • EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; vital signs: Philips equipment
  • 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM start, 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend rotation required
  • Floating required to other Med/Surg units including 8 Reynolds, 8 North, 9 North A/B, ACE, 9 Ardmore, 10 Ardmore, and 8 North-B
  • No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

  • Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
  • Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
  • Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry (MST) experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
  • Strong Med/Surg background required
  • Proficiency in telemetry strip reading required
  • Experience with chest tubes, trachs, PCA pumps, drains, and IV starts required
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a high-stress environment
  • Must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being considered
  • Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
  • At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
  • Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

  • Provide direct and indirect patient care including telemetry monitoring, complex medication drip management, and hands-on procedures
  • Department support includes CNAs, Receptionist/HUC, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, Rapid Response Team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist (24/7)
  • Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
  • Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
  • Scrub color: royal blue
  • Free employee parking available
  • Unit culture is described as patient-centered, highly reliable, and team-oriented
  • A clinical interview is required
  • First-time travelers may be considered based on experience, with a strong Med/Surg background required

American Traveler Job ID #P-737215. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN – Med/Surg TeleAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

Expected salary: US$1795 per week

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Job date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:40:39 GMT

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