Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,612 per week
Company: American Traveler
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: February 7, 2026
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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: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13
weeks - 48 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment
Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an
experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a compact or
NC license, with strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
Responsibilities - Work in a 10-bed Med/Surg Tele unit within an
academic Level 1 trauma center - Cares for renal and pancreatic
transplant patients, gynecological oncology, surgical oncology,
urology, colorectal, and bariatric surgery cases - Average census
is 8 patients per shift - Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5; CNA
ratio is 1:10 - Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM - Every other
weekend required - Float within the cancer center first, then to
any med-surg unit within the hospital, with emergency-only floating
to up to five facilities - No on-call or call-back requirements -
Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, Philips
monitors, and ON-Q pumps - Responsibilities include direct patient
care for complex surgical and medical diagnoses, proficiency with
telemetry, and advanced nursing procedures - Team-oriented unit
culture emphasizing flexibility and support; 'No man left behind'
philosophy - Night shift supported by experienced resource nurses,
CNAs, and 24/7 respiratory therapy - Free on-site parking provided
- Department dress code requires royal blue scrubs - Travelers are
expected to work 75% of holidays - Comprehensive orientation
includes new employee onboarding and one-day departmental training
- First-time travelers may be considered based on level of
experience Requirements - Active NC or compact RN license - Minimum
2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele (MST) nursing experience - Current
BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS required if assigned to
Resource Team - Strong assessment, communication, and critical
thinking skills are necessary - Experience in trach care, chest
tube management, PIV starts, PCA, surgical drains, and management
of specific drips including Rituxan, thymoglobulin, and neostigmine
Benefits - 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 ID P-664988.
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 About
American Traveler 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.
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