Travel Contract

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

$2,533-2,652/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • Certs: BCLS
  • Telemetry preferred.
    Job details
  • 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.
  • Target Ratios: 1:6 (unit strives to keep this ratio but also wants understanding that there can be times when the ratio is 1:7 due to call outs and/or general staffing needs).
  • Fast paced unit.
  • Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the unit through the holidays!!
  • *36 or 48 hours can be Offered.
  • If Accepting 48 Hours, No OT until after 48 hours.
  • 12 HOUR NIGHTS.
  • *Unit is willing to accommodate block scheduling
  • Float Requirement: FLOATING REQUIRED as needed to other med/surg units/floors.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required.
  • PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Pt population: 2nd GI cares for a robust mixture of patients with GI conditions, patients with blood loss and anemia associated with the GI tract, patients with infections, some renal patients, surgical patients who have had GI surgery, and we have 10 Tele beds for monitoring cardiac rhythms.
  • SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Fast paced unit. On average they turn over a third of their beds every day.
  • UNIT SYSTEMS: PYXIS/EPIC/SBAR.
  • UNIT ORIENTATION: 36 hours
  • SCRUBS: Navy and/or white.
    Job requirements
  • Minimum Years of Experience: 2 year.
  • Traveler Experience: Unit will NOT Accept 1st time Travelers.
  • Need to have a 1 YEAR of traveler Experience, as this is a complex floor.
  • Skills: IV start
  • Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
  • Certs: BCLS
  • Telemetry preferred.
    Schedule information
  • 36 or 48 hours can be Offered.
  • If Accepting 48 Hours, No OT until after 48 hours.
  • 12 HOUR NIGHTS.
  • Unit is willing to accommodate block scheduling
  • FLOATING REQUIRED as needed to other med/surg units/floors.
  • Every other weekend required.
    Unit specific information
  • Target Ratios: 1:6 (unit strives to keep this ratio but also wants understanding that there can be times when the ratio is 1:7 due to call outs and/or general staffing needs).
  • Pt population: 2nd GI cares for a robust mixture of patients with GI conditions, patients with blood loss and anemia associated with the GI tract, patients with infections, some renal patients, surgical patients who have had GI surgery, and we have 10 Tele beds for monitoring cardiac rhythms.
  • Special Procedures / Unit Details: Fast paced unit. On average they turn over a third of their beds every day.
  • Unit Systems: PYXIS/EPIC/SBAR.
    Additional Details
  • 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.
  • Fast paced unit.
  • On average they turn over a third of their beds every day.
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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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