Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Clinical Decision Unit RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a travel nursing job in Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• 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: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Clinical Decision Unit position in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency for a 13-week night shift contract.

Details

• Clinical Decision Unit in a 241-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient population includes a variety of diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8; CNA support at 1:12
• Procedures and skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), IV starts, blood product administration, wound care, and care of patients with tubes and drains
• EMR: Epic — minimum 6 months of experience required
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitoring: Masimo (all rooms)
• Telemetry monitoring is managed remotely with a tele tech
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call possible; night shift staff may be called back until 3:00 AM
• Floating required within Region 3, which includes Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates must be willing to float or should not apply
• Schedule is posted in 6-week cycles

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Minimum 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips
• General Med/Surg Tele skillset required, including IV starts, blood product administration, wound care, and care of patients with tubes and drains
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Departmental orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Unit support includes CNA, charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (on-site days, virtual evenings/overnight), and Intensivist (24/7)
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
• Navy scrubs are required
• Free parking is available on site

American Traveler Job ID #P-722433. 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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