Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,083 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a Level II trauma hospital's adult med-surg unit, requiring telemetry rhythm interpretation skills and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Adult Med-Surg unit (A4W) at a Level II trauma center with 34 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6 on day shift and 1:5-7 on night shift
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts per pay period)
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Floating to other med-surg units and occasionally the ED holding pod
• Typical procedures include IV fluids, tube feeds, peg feedings, and IV antibiotics

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year of recent telemetry experience
• Telemetry rhythm interpretation skills required
• Strong critical thinking and time management abilities
• Ability to assess med-surg level patients and escalate acuity changes appropriately
• No employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Work as part of a collaborative team including RNs, CNAs, and HUCs across day and night shifts
• Must attend shift huddles at 0650 or 1850 depending on shift assignment
• Must clock in no earlier than 10 minutes before scheduled shift start
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Strong team player mentality expected, including willingness to assist CNAs and fellow nurses
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-777408. 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 - Telemetry

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