What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an Admission Holding unit at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg experience and an active NC or compact RN license.
Details
- Admission Holding unit (transitional care) within a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center
- 20-bed unit split across two areas (5A and 5B), serving primarily medical patients with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues, CIWA, infections, and wounds; any service line may admit, including general surgery
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Performs specialized skills including trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care, dressing changes, wound vacs, drains, cardiac rhythm interpretation, central line blood draws, and non-titrating drips (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix required; Cardizem and Amiodarone preferred)
- EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell
- 12-hour day shifts (0630–1900), 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation required
- 50% holiday coverage required
- No on-call or call-back requirements
- Floating within scope of practice at the facility may be required
Requirements
- Active NC or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
- Experience with trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care/wound vacs, drains, cardiac rhythm interpretation, central line blood draws, and non-titrating drips (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix)
- Epic EMR experience
- At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
- Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible
- Unit support includes 1 CNA per area (5A and 5B), a charge nurse covering both areas, phlebotomy 24/7, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and residents 24/7
- Bedside monitors with a central monitor at the nurses' station are used for telemetry monitoring
- Orientation includes facility new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 shifts on the unit
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Free parking available on site
- A clinical interview is required for this position