RN - MedSurg/Tele - Contract

This position is ideal for nurses who excel in a fast-paced acute care environment and are comfortable caring for a diverse medical and telemetry patient population across multiple inpatient units. Floating: Required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital – Pediatrics only, within scope of practice).

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg / Telemetry
Location: Charlotte, NC
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: 36 Hours/Week (3x12)
Clinical Interview: Yes
Call: None
Weekend Rotation: Every Other Weekend
Holiday Requirement: Travelers work 75% of holidays

Floating: Required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital – Pediatrics only, within scope of practice)

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry for a 13-week assignment in Charlotte, NC. This position is ideal for nurses who excel in a fast-paced acute care environment and are comfortable caring for a diverse medical and telemetry patient population across multiple inpatient units.
Travelers will be assigned a home unit during orientation but must be willing to float to other facilities within Region 1 as patient care needs arise.
 
Facility Highlights
207 Licensed Beds
Chest Pain Center
Stroke Center
Non-Trauma Facility
Non-Teaching Hospital
Radius Rule: Permanent residence must be 50+ miles from the facility
 
Patient Population
Assignments may include the following units:
ADTU: Medical/Telemetry overflow, CHF, COPD, Chest Pain, Stroke symptoms, Respiratory illnesses
Orthopedic Surgical Unit: Joint replacements, spinal surgeries, orthopedic procedures
Medical Telemetry: COPD, ESRD, Pancreatitis, Diabetic Ulcers, Altered Mental Status
Surgical Telemetry: Bariatric, Urology, GI Surgery, Post-Operative Care
Cardiac Medical Telemetry: CHF, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Hypertension, Endocarditis, Chest Pain
Medical Unit: ESRD, Sickle Cell, Diabetes, Behavioral Health, Detox, Observation Patients
Patient Ratios
RN: 1:5–6 (Critical Surge up to 1:7–8)
CNA: 1:6–12
 
Required Qualifications
Active RN License
Minimum 18 months of recent Med Surg/Telemetry RN experience
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Experience with stroke care, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
Strong IV skills including peripheral IV insertion
 
Required Clinical Skills
Cardiac rhythm interpretation
Stroke patient care
Tracheostomy care
Chest tube management
NG tube placement
Foley catheter insertion and management
PEG tubes, Dobhoff tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, Flexiseal management
PCA pump management
Cardiac drips
Heparin infusions
Blood product administration
IV fluid management

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