Travel Med/Surg Tele RN - $1,930 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical/Surgical Overflow unit within a Level 3 Trauma hospital setting
• Patient population includes chronic disease management, CHF, mental health, addiction services requiring IV antibiotic therapy, COPD, diabetes, wound care, and geriatric care
• Average daily census of 51 patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, acuity dependent, with potential surges up to 1:7-8
• EPIC EMR system used
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• 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
• Travel nurses prioritized for floating assignments across nursing units within scope of practice
• 6-week schedule cycles

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
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• Experience with tube/drain care, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical/surgical and telemetry nursing care within a supportive care team including Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisors, staff RNs, CNAs, Clinical Mentor, Rapid Response RN, and House Supervisor
• Utilize department equipment including scales, GBS machine, transfer devices, vein finder, EKG, crash cart, doppler, language interpreter services, and tele-medicine cart for remote patient assessments
• Facility is a Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork and accountability
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Clinical interview required prior to placement

American Traveler Job ID #P-733545. 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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