Travel Contract

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

$1,620-2,702/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
    Job details
  • Travel rate is available for local travelers if their start date is on or before 12/13.
  • RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR
  • CANNOT APPROVE ANY HOLIDAY RTO
  • Ratios: EXPECT 5-6:1 RATIO, can flex up to 7:1 but only in extreme cases.
  • Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the Unit through the Holidays!
  • SHIFT: 12 HOUR DAYS
  • *36 Hours or 48 Hours can be offered. If Accepting 48 hours, No OT until after 48 hours.
  • Float Requirement: REQUIRED, YES, Travelers could be required to float to any other med surg unit within the facility to meet staffing needs based on census.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other WEEKEND required. (IF RN calls out on a weekend, they will be required to make that time up on a weekend).
  • PATIENT POPULATION: Avg. Daily Census: 37. Rooms: 39; Beds: 39. Patient Population: Orthopedic, Neuro spine, Med-surg, Post-surgical.
  • PATIENT DIAGNOSES: *Covid patients are no longer cohorted (moved to a specific Covid unit). All Covid patients unless they end up in ICU are taken care of on all units wherever they are when they are confirmed +.
  • SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: FAST PACED UNIT. Ortho and spine patients requiring nurses who can stay on top of their pain management.
  • SCHEDULING TYPE: Unit is willing to give the option of block scheduling for this position (F/S/S OR S/S/M schedule).
    Job requirements
  • Minimum Years of Experience: 2 yrs in any inpatient acute care setting OR 1 yr in ortho.
  • Traveler Experience: Unit will accept 1st time travelers WITH EPIC EXPERIENCE
  • Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
  • Skills: IV Start, and Telemetry.
  • PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: ACLS, Charge Nurse Experience, Level I Trauma Experience
    Schedule information
  • SHIFT: 12 HOUR DAYS
  • *36 Hours or 48 Hours can be offered. If Accepting 48 hours, No OT until after 48 hours.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other WEEKEND required.
    Unit specific information
  • Unit will accept contracts up to March 15, 2025 for holiday coverage
  • Unit is FAST PACED with Ortho and spine patients
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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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