Travel Med​/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position specializing in neuro patient care, requiring at least 2 years of experience including 1 year of direct Med/Surg, and a minimum of 2 completed travel contracts.

• Inpatient Med/Surg Tele unit with a 42-bed daily census and 43 rooms
• Primary patient population includes stroke, neurosurgery, epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and other neuro diagnoses
• Unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU); traveler training for EMU is available but not typically required
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM), available as 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend shift required
• Floating required to other Med/Surg Tele areas, which may include COVID care units; frequent floating is possible
• EMR:
  Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication framework
• 36-hour unit orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• EKG testing must be passed prior to start
• Candidates must complete all required lab and testing within 48 hours of signing
• Online modules must be completed prior to start (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and are completed annually; modules are non-billable
• RTO is not permitted after booking and cannot be arranged onsite; call-offs or unapproved RTO may result in contract cancellation
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment (orientation)
• If RTO includes weekends, time will be added to the end of the contract to make up those dates; missed weekend shifts must be made up based on unit needs
• Missed shifts are expected to be made up within the same week or at the end of the contract
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will be offered a local pay rate
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employee of this health system must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required before any offer can be extended
• Current travel Per Diem clinicians at this health system are ineligible for travel assignments; clinicians must choose one or the other
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the past 12 months are highly preferred; references must be in hand at time of start
• Travel pairs are allowed but must be submitted for and assigned to different units

• Active RN license — NC or Compact license required in hand at time of start
• Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of total experience, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg (MS, not MS/Tele) experience in work history — hard stop
• Remaining experience may be a combination of Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Tele, or PCU
• Minimum of 2 successfully completed travel contracts required — hard stop; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Med/Surg neuro experience required
• Comfortable with floating to other units or affiliate hospitals with no restrictions or special requests

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P-674793. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With 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.