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 seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital 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) at a 241-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• Standard RN patient ratio is 1:5-6, with surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Low census call is possible; night shift travelers may be called back up to 3:00 AM
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle
• Floating is required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and the Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates who are not agreeable to this floating requirement should not apply
• EMR: Epic
• Unit utilizes virtual nursing (VNO) technology with 10 cameras — virtual RNs can serve as a second witness for certain medications, monitor high-acuity patients, and assist with admissions and 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 required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) required
• Skills in wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs (ADLs, mobility, feeding), a charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalists (24/7), and intensivists (24/7) — no HUC on unit
• Telemetry monitoring technicians are available on the unit
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; any unmet contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• A clinical interview with the unit manager is required
• Scrub color: navy; free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously held a permanent (non-travel) position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-728758. 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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