Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse
• Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
• Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
• Hospital System: Novant Health Crisis Response
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit Type: Overflow unit for winter census in ED holding.
• Patient Diagnoses: General Surgery and Medical Tele, including cardiac telemetry and various diagnoses requiring medical intervention or surgical procedures.
• Daily Census: Approximately 18 patients.
• Target Ratios: 1:6-7.

Shift Details

• Schedule: 4 x 12-hour night shifts (1845-0715) from Friday to Monday.
• Float Requirement: Floating as needed to similar units.
• Weekend Schedule: Required to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience or 1 year with travel experience. First-time travelers are accepted.
• Skills: IV Start and Telemetry.
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)

Orientation and Training

• Unit Orientation: 24 hours of orientation.
• Scrubs: Navy Blue.

Additional Information

• Internal Notes: Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty.
• Documentation Required:

  • Various accounting documents (e.g., W4, I9, photo ID)
  • Certifications (e.g., ACLS, BLS)
  • Health documents (e.g., TB test, flu vaccination)
  • Background checks and history verifications.

Competencies

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for specific RN specialties.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification: Required for ER and BH nurses.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu Vaccination: Required by 10/31/24 for the flu season.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required for travel positions, but candidates must be fully vaccinated for per diem roles.

Compliance and Documentation

• Education Verification: Required for the highest degree earned.
• Radiation Badge: Required for specific roles (e.g., Cath Lab candidates).
• Drug Testing: Must be completed within 6 months of start.

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.