Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,040 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Winston Salem, NC

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Winston Salem, North Carolina (zip code 27157). Join a leading academic medical center with Level 1 Trauma designation, renowned for its collaborative healthcare team and supportive environment. Winston Salem offers a vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community—making it an ideal location for travel nursing jobs in North Carolina.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Winston Salem, NC (27157) – North Carolina healthcare jobs
• Facility: Academic Medical Center, Med/Surg Unit (29 beds)
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: September 29, 2025
• End Date: December 27, 2025
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed (with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week as needed)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1750–$1870/week
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: 75% of holidays required
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Free Employee Parking

Med/Surg RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – North Carolina or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry (MST) experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficient in reading telemetry strips and providing clinical support
• Experience with direct and indirect patient care in a Med/Surg setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage moderate to high stress levels
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience is a plus, but not required

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with general medicine, diabetes, GI, respiratory, renal, wounds, chest tubes, and tracheostomies
• Perform lab draws, PIV starts, and manage drains and tubes
• Administer and manage medications, including PCA pumps and IV drips (Amiodarone, Fentanyl, Ketamine, Heparin)
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Float to other Med/Surg units as needed within the hospital
• Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
• Promote a patient-centered, highly reliable, and team-oriented unit culture

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg RN in Winston Salem, NC, and take the next step in your nursing career!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #399682. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

About Planet Healthcare

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus