Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - 1,876 per week - Winston Salem - TalentBurst, Inc

Description

TalentBurst, Inc 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:
03/16/2026

Duration:
12 weeks
36 hours per week

Shift:
12 hours, nights

Employment Type:
Travel
Job Title RN - MedSurg/Tele
Location- Winston-Salem, NC 27157

Shift- Nights 6:30 pm to 6:30 am

About Facility

885 licensed beds
Level 1 Trauma Designation

Teaching Hospital:
Yes, Academic Medical Center
Chest Pain Center
Stroke Center


Unit Information:
Beds: 24

Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years MST
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, dependent on experience. Must have a strong background in MST


Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
General Medicine - DM, GI, Resp, Renal, Wounds/Dressing Changes, chest tubes, trachs, lab draws required


Patient Ratios:
RN: 5-6:1


CNA:
8:1


Required Licensure & Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement)


Skills required:
Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care, strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, solid written and oral communication skills, ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels, and experience reading telemetry strips
Chest tubes, traches, PIV starts, drain & tubes, PCA pumps
Gtts management – Amiodarone (occasionally), Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Dilaudid PCA, Heparin


Support within the Department:

CNA:
Duties – Provides basic nursing care to assigned patients and assist RN where needed
Receptionist/HUC
Charge nurse
Phlebotomy
IV/VAT Team? No
Rapid Response Team
RT 24/7
Hospitalist 24/7
Intensivist 24/7
Telemetry monitoring/tech? Centralized Telemetry


Technology/Equipment:

EMR:
Epic

IV Pump:
Alaris


Med dispensing:
Omnicell


Floating:
Yes, to other MedSurg units

Orientation (facility and unit):

NEO
2 days departmental


Scheduling:

Weekend rotation:
every other

No call

Holiday Expectations:
Travelers will work 75% of holidays


RTO:
Manager approval

Shift times:
or

Schedule cycle: 6 weeks schedule


Other notes:

Scrub Color:
royal blue


Parking:
Free employee parking

Unit Culture:
patient centered, highly reliable, and strong teamwork


JOB SUMMARY
The RN Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis,
outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or
department policies, procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. The RN
Clinical Nurse assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities
in a safe manner. The RN Clinical Nurse maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate
to the population of patients served.
A registered nurse's practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive
Statements.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
Analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or potential diagnoses, problem, and issues.
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health
and a safe environment.
Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal
or policy parameters or principles.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
Practices ethically.
Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
Collaborates with healthcare consumers and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing
practice.
Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession.
Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic
thinking.
Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
Contributes to quality nursing practice.
Evaluates one's own and others' nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and
guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are
safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and
nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
Models the Atrium Health mission, vision, and value.
Supports and contributes to the Patient Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every
teammate is a Caregiver whose role is to meet the needs of the patient.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be
able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must
speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger
dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient
and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required.
Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the
department by the nurse leader.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Provider status according to American Heart Association.
Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and
reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the
licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license
or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the
nurse leader.
Complies with the requirements for advancement, maintenance, approved certification, and nursing
education as outlined in Professional Nurse Clinical Advancement Program.


PATIENT POPULATION SERVED
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and
competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient
population served.


PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the
job.
Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes.
Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job
responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as
described above and is controlled via user ID and password.
#TB_RN
#ZRHC
Talent Burst Job ID # Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined


Posted job title:
RN - MedSurg/Tele
About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years.

As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care.

We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.