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Job ID: 904425
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro)
Location
Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 3×12 or 4×12 expected weekly hours | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 42-bed Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit serving a primary stroke population, as well as patients with neurosurgical needs, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neurological diagnoses
- Perform IV insertion and continuous telemetry monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Utilize unit systems including EPIC, PYXIS, and SBAR for documentation and medication management
- Float as needed to other Medical Surgical / Telemetry areas within the facility, which may include COVID care units
- Adhere to a preferred scheduling model; any missed shifts are expected to be made up within the same week or at the end of the contract
- Wear navy scrubs per unit dress code
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of direct Medical Surgical experience
- Must have completed at least 2 successful travel contracts prior to applying — first-time travelers will not be considered
- Demonstrated experience with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Experience in Med/Surg Neuro required
- BLS (BCLS) certification required
- NIH / NIHSS certification required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Local candidates are welcome to apply; a lower rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ACLS certification preferred
- Prior experience caring for stroke or neurosurgical patient populations
- Familiarity with Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) workflows or similar specialized neuro environments
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-focused Med/Surg Telemetry environment with a diverse and complex patient population, including a dedicated 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Flexible weekly hour options with expected schedules of 36 or 48 hours per week to support work-life balance