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

$2,652/week

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Certification details

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support and BLS - Basic Life Support are among the certifications required.

Job details

48 hours can be offered. No OT billed until after 48 hrs.
Will float as needed. May float to sister unit which has ER holding coverage.
Cannot approve 12/24 or 12/25 RTO!
General surgery and medical tele cardiac telemetry/medical telemetry. Various diagnoses requiring either medical intervention or surgical procedures, including medical tele patients. Overflow for winter census.
General Surgery, Surgical procedures.
Pyxis, EPIC (preferred)
36-hour unit orientation. Hospital orientation week one; traveler must be available for classes each day.
Navy Blue scrubs.

Job requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 yrs OR 1 year with travel experience.
Traveler Experience required: No, unit accepts 1st time travelers.
Skills: MS/tele experience required, telemetry experience preferred, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required, use of rapid response teams required, blood product administration required, central line care/management required, peripheral line care/management required, nasal cannula required, non-invasive airway management required, isolation precautions required.
BLS and NIH required.

Schedule information

Shift: 12hr Nights (18:45-07:15) Fri-Mon schedule (may be required to work a week day holiday shift).
Scheduling Type: Other
Target Ratios: 1:6-7
Holiday RTO: Cannot approve 12/24 or 12/25 RTO!

Unit specific information

Overflow unit for winter census.
Special Procedures/Unit Details: General Surgery, Surgical procedures.
Special Equipment: None.

Additional 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.

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Short Term Acute Care
906 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS3333 Silas Creek PkwyWinston-Salem, NC 27103

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About Winston-Salem, NC

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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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