Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,795 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Concord, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele position in an Emergency Observation Unit, requiring 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Observation Unit of a Trauma Level III teaching hospital
• 10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, and angina cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5 and CNA ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1900, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needs
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments and must demonstrate clinical flexibility across units within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skills required include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
• Experience with PCA pumps and medication drip management including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg-Tele patients within a busy Emergency Observation Unit
• Support team includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN, and 24/7 access to Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage
• Phlebotomy needs are managed collaboratively between RNs and the IV/VAT team
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment
• Schedule follows a 6-week cycle
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking deck provided
• Department culture includes team activities such as a book club and Netflix watch clubs
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees who held a permanent position with the health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before applying

American Traveler Job ID #P-741171. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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