Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: North Carolina
• City: Winston Salem
• Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

Required Skills/Certifications/Experience

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years OR 1 year with travel experience
• Traveler Experience: Not required; unit accepts first-time travelers.
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Skills Required:

  • MS/telemetry experience required
  • Telemetry experience preferred
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of rapid response teams
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line care/management
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Nasal cannula
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH (National Institutes of Health)

Job Details

• Target Ratios: 1:6-7
• Shift: 4x12hr NIGHTS (18:45-07:15) Fri-Mon schedule
• Hours Offered: Only 48 hours can be offered; no overtime billed until after 48 hours.
• Float Requirement: May float to sister unit with ER holding coverage.
• Patient Diagnoses: General surgery and medical telemetry patients with various diagnoses requiring medical intervention or surgical procedures.

Special Procedures/Unit Details

• Unit Focus: General Surgery, Surgical procedures
• Special Equipment: None specified
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC (preferred)
• Unit Orientation: 36 hours; hospital orientation in the first week.

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Competencies and Health Documents

• Competencies Required:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam
• Health Documents Required:

  • Physical Exam
  • Fit Mask
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Drug Testing
  • Vaccination documentation (Flu, COVID-19, etc.)

Background and History Checks

• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start
• References: Required as applicable

Education and Certifications

• Education Verification: Required for highest degree earned
• State Specific Searches: Required for North Carolina Healthcare Registry and Division of Medical Assistance

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for travel opportunities in a supportive environment with a focus on patient care and teamwork.