Travel MS​/Tele RN

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:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  18 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift role requiring prior travel assignment experience and dedicated med/surg background.

• Med/Surg Tele unit with 1:6 patient ratios
• 42 daily census across 43 rooms/beds
• Care for stroke, neurosurgery, and neuro diagnoses including epilepsy, subdural hematomas, and other neurological conditions
• 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) on-site, with training provided if traveler will be utilized there
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45-7:15), 4x per week
• Contracts accepted for 13-26 weeks, with 36 or 48 hour weekly options
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to other MS/Tele areas, which may include COVID care units
• Uses PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR systems

• Active RN license, NC or Compact
• Current certifications: BLS, NIHSS; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years RN experience with at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience (not MS/Tele) in work history
• At least 2 completed travel assignments required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required:
  
  IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Med/Surg neuro experience required

• Provide care for a neurology-focused patient population including stroke, seizure, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Unit orientation is 36 hours, with weekly orientation scheduling
• Scrub color required:
  Navy
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
• Must complete pre-start and annual online training modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles)
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO requests of 7 days or less are auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Any RTO taken over a scheduled weekend will require make-up time added to the end of the contract
• Call-offs may require make-up shifts within the same week or at the end of the contract
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles, at a reduced rate
• Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units with separate schedules and transportation
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler, with facility approval required

American Traveler Job  #P-750101. 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.