Travel Med/Surg Telemetry 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: 08/03/2026
• 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 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 32-bed surgical unit 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 NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 32-bed surgical unit with an average census of 28 patients
• Patient population includes total joint replacements, colon resection, gallbladder, appendectomy, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, small bowel obstruction (SBO), and NG tube management
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• RN-to-patient ratios are 1:5–6 on nights, with potential surge ratios up to 1:8
• CNA support for vitals, baths, mobility, turning, and blood sugars; HUC/receptionist support on unit
• Dedicated phlebotomy team, IV/VAT team, and telemetry monitoring techs available
• Respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage available 24/7
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call possible; night shift nurses may be called back up to 3:00 AM
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities) per regional needs and scope of practice — candidates unwilling to float 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
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
• Epic EMR experience required
• One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; contracted hours must be met
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental training
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available on site

American Traveler Job ID #P-729071. 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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