Travel RN – MedSurg/Telemetry

Location: Shelby, NC
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Contract: Travel Assignment

About the Facility

Join a 241-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center recognized as a Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center. This facility provides a collaborative, patient-centered environment with strong interdisciplinary support.

Unit Overview

• 32-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit

• Average daily census: 32 patients

• First-time travelers accepted

• Traveler's permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility

Patient Population

Care for a diverse Med/Surg-Tele patient population, including:

• Stroke

• Respiratory illnesses (Flu, Pneumonia, COVID-19)

• Renal failure

• Peritoneal dialysis

• Wound care patients

• General medical and telemetry patients

Required Experience & Certifications

Experience:

• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg-Tele RN experience

Required Certifications:

• Active RN License

• BLS

• ACLS

• NIHSS

Required Clinical Skills

Candidates should have experience with:

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation

• Non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)

• Wound care

• Drain and tube management

• Peripheral IV insertion

• Central line management

• General Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing skills

Unit Support

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• IV/Vascular Access Team

• Phlebotomy services

• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy

• 24/7 Hospitalists

• 24/7 Intensivists

• Dedicated Telemetry Monitoring

• Virtual Nursing Program for patient monitoring, medication verification, and admission/discharge support

Technology

• EMR: Epic

• Electronic Medication Dispensing System

• IV Pumps

• Telemetry Monitoring Equipment

Scheduling & Expectations

• 12-hour Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

• Every other weekend rotation

• Travelers are expected to work 75% of major holidays

• Up to 6 days of Requested Time Off (RTO) may be approved at submission (excluding holidays)

Floating

• Floating required within Region 3 based on staffing needs and within scope of practice.

• If floated between facilities during a shift, travel time is paid and the traveler remains on the clock.

Orientation

• Hospital New Employee Orientation (NEO)

• Two days of departmental orientation

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs

• Free on-site parking

• Collaborative, supportive, and patient-focused team culture

• Clinical interview required

• Possibility of low census call with callback requirements

Immediate submissions are encouraged.

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