Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,645 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Nlcamerican; North Carolina; On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Registered Nurse for a 13-week Med-Surg/Telemetry assignment on nights. The role requires 2 years of nursing experience, including 1 year Med-Surg, active RN license, and telemetry proficiency.

Locals accepted; travel not required. You will support a unit with 1:6 nurse-patient ratios, perform IV starts, monitor dysrhythmias, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of Med-Surg.
• Current active nursing license.
• BLS, NIH, NIHSS certifications; ACLS preferred.
• Telemetry interpretation experience and ability to interpret EKG.
• Willingness to float within the unit and weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on Med-Surg/Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Monitor telemetry, start IVs, and manage dysrhythmias.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care; maintain unit policies.
• Be open to floating to other areas as needed.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

IV starts

Dysrhythmia management

Critical care nursing

Education

Active RN license

BLS

NIH

NIHSS

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Winston Salem, NC Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,645 per week Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of direct Med-Surg experience. License: Active nursing license required. Certifications: BCLS, NIH, NIHSS; ACLS preferred but not required. Must-Have: Must have Med-Surg experience; unit will not accept first-time travelers; must have at least 2 successful contracts before applying. Description: We are seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry specialty. The position involves working night shifts of 12 hours. It is important to have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of Med-Surg experience. Travelers with less than 2 successful contracts will not be considered. Locals are accepted. The unit has a patient ratio of 1:6. Floating to other Medical-Surgical/Telemetry areas may be required. Patients primarily include those with stroke diagnoses and other neuro conditions. Experience with telemetry interpretation, IV starts, and management of dysrhythmias is essential. The unit features a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, with training provided for nurses. Daily census is approximately 42 patients. The work environment provides support from interdisciplinary teams. Nurses are expected to provide quality care while managing complex patient needs. All staff are required to adhere to unit policies regarding time off and scheduling. The ability to work weekends and holidays is necessary. It is essential to complete EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty. Candidates must be open to floating within the facility as needed. Make-up shifts may be required for call outs or weekend shifts as per unit needs. Proper management of care for Neurosurgery patients and other neuro diagnoses is critical. This position is ideal for experienced nurses looking to enhance their skills in a specialized unit.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• MS Tele
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam