Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

$1,638-1,686/week
Posted 2 hours ago  Verified
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    Certification details
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required for Cath Lab, CVICU, CVOR, ER, Float Pool, all adult ICU, IMC, Interventional Radiology, L&D, MS, MS/Tele, Mother Baby, OB/GYN, Oncology, PACU, and PCU; not required for Behavioral Health, OR, or Pediatric units)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for adult ICUs, IMC, MS, MS/Tele, Oncology, and PCU if the facility is a stroke center or specializes in stroke care)
  • State License 1 Verification
    Job details
  • Travel/Contract Registered Nurse positioning at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
  • A 13-week assignment with the possibility of extension.
  • Looking for dedicated and professional nurses with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
  • 75% of holidays required to work.
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
  • Float clause is EMERGENCY ONLY. Most travelers are assigned to the same unit for the majority of the contract.
    Job requirements
  • 2+ years of experience required.
  • First-timers accepted: Yes.
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
  • Open to accommodating block schedule: Depends on the days blocked.
  • Locals accepted: No – no locals within a 50-mile radius.
  • Pending License accepted: Yes.
  • RTO Restrictions: Every other holiday.
  • Special Requirements: Must have flu vaccine, EPIC experience, and at least level 1 trauma experience or level 2 + travel. No previous Atrium employees within the past year.
  • 100% of holidays required to work.
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
  • Float clause is EMERGENCY ONLY. Most travelers are assigned to the same unit for the majority of the contract.
    Schedule information
  • Start date: 3-4 weeks out from the time of job posting.
  • Is on-call required? No.
  • Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes.
  • Locals accepted: No – what is the local radius rule? No locals within 50 miles.
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
    Unit specific information
  • Ratios: 5-6:1
  • Level 1 trauma experience required, or level 2 + travel experience.
    Additional Details
  • 75% of holidays required to work.
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
  • Float clause is EMERGENCY ONLY. Most travelers are assigned to the same unit for the majority of the contract.
  • North Carolina Driver's License must list an address greater than 50 miles from the facility.
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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 813 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESSMedical Center BlvdWinston-Salem, NC 27157
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About Winston-Salem, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
  • In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
Transportation
  • Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
Demographics
  • Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
  • Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
  • The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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