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 seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain, and Stroke Center facility in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit (4W) within a 241-bed hospital
- Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care
- RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6, with potential surge ratios of 1:7-8
- 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation required
- Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
- Low census call is possible; night shift travelers may be called back up to 3:00 AM
- Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
- EMR: Epic
- Virtual nursing program in place (10 cameras); virtual RNs assist with medication witnessing, patient monitoring, and admissions/discharges
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
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
- 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 must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being 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
- Unit support includes CNAs (ADLs, mobility, feeding), a charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist (24/7), and telemetry monitoring technicians — no HUC on unit
- Orientation includes hospital NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
- Scheduling is done in 6-week cycles
- RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
- Required scrub color: Navy
- Free parking is available on-site
American Traveler Job ID #P-729391. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.