Job title: Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN – $1,930 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: 08/10/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring at least 2 years of experience and comfort working across both general medicine and behavioral health units.Details

  • Large 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center and Chest Pain/Stroke Center
  • Unit 9 North Tower consists of two distinct units: Unit A (General Medicine) and Unit B (Behavioral Health, locked unit)
  • Unit A patient population includes DM, GI, respiratory, renal, wounds, and observation patients with a goal LOS under 24 hours
  • Unit B patient population includes all BH diagnoses, dementia, memory care, developmental delays, and SI
  • Patient ratios: Unit A – RN 1:6; Unit B – RN 1:5
  • Procedures and skills include chest tubes, tracheostomy care, PIV starts, drain and tube management, and PCA pump management
  • IV drip management includes Amiodarone, Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Dilaudid PCA, and Heparin
  • EMR: Epic (experience noted); IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; centralized telemetry monitoring
  • 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend rotation required
  • No on-call or call-back requirements
  • Floating may be required to: 8 Reynolds, 8 North, ACE, 9 Ardmore, 10 Ardmore, 8 North-B, and 8 Ardmore

Requirements

  • Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
  • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; Unit B also requires CPI (can be obtained on site)
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; most recent experience must be within the last year
  • Experience in Med/Surg Telemetry required, including telemetry strip reading
  • Comfort and ability to work across both a general medicine unit and a locked behavioral health unit
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively under moderate to high stress
  • Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
  • Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

  • Orientation includes facility-level NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
  • Unit support includes CNAs, HUC/Receptionist, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, Rapid Response Team, RT 24/7, Hospitalist 24/7, Intensivist 24/7, and centralized telemetry monitoring; Unit B also has 24/7 Security and Mental Health Technicians (MHT)
  • Travelers are expected to cover 75% of assigned holidays
  • Required scrub color: royal blue
  • Free employee parking available on site
  • Unit culture is described as patient-centered, highly reliable, and team-oriented
  • Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
  • Former employees who held a permanent position must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year before being considered
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-729886. 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$1930 per week

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Job date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:21:04 GMT

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