Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,059 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: 11/30/2026
• 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: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 32-bed Med/Surg Tele unit in a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illness (flu/pneumonia/COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• RN patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge staffing ratios up to 1:7-8
• 12hr night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Schedule cycle rotates every 6 weeks with shift times of 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call possible, with callback up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division - CMC Main, Mercy, LCH) per scope of practice
• Unit supported by CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Telemetry monitoring techs available on the unit
• Virtual nursing support (VNO) available with 10 cameras for med witnessing, monitoring, and admission/discharge assistance
• Uses Epic EMR, IV pumps, automated med dispensing, and cardiac monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone) required
• Wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients including medication administration, wound care, and line/drain management
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, RT, hospitalists, and intensivists as part of a patient-centered care team
• Virtual nursing technology assists with medication verification and specialized patient monitoring
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Positive, collaborative unit culture described as patient-centered and fun-loving
• Expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-728759. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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