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 Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit within a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illness (flu/pneumonia/COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge staffing ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) totaling 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Possibility of low census call, with call-back required up to 3am for nights and 3pm for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR
• Unit utilizes virtual nursing technology (VNO) for medication witnessing, monitoring, and admission/discharge support
• 24/7 support available from RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist teams
• Dedicated phlebotomy and IV/VAT team support available
• Telemetry monitoring/tech support provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• Experience with wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
• 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

Additional Information

• Provide medical/surgical and telemetry nursing care within a fast-paced, patient-centered unit known for strong teamwork
• Support provided by CNAs for ADLs, mobility, and feeding; charge nurse may or may not carry a patient assignment
• Facility does not utilize a HUC on this unit
• Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Travelers must work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Schedule cycle rotates every 6 weeks
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees who worked a permanent position at this health system must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to return

American Traveler Job ID #P-729386. 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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