American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Concord, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN - Med/Surg Tele for a 12hr day shift role in an Emergency Observation Unit requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- Work in a 10-bed Emergency Observation Unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
- Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, and angina cases
- RN to patient ratio of 1:5, CNA ratio of 1:10
- 12-hour day shift schedule, 0700-1900 (also referenced as 0650-1910)
- 36 standard hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
- Weekend rotation required every other weekend
- No on-call or call-back requirements
- Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
- Required to float within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) as needed based on staffing demands
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
- Skills required include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management), and PCA pump management
- Experience with medication drip management including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
- Epic EMR experience required
- Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
- Facility is a Trauma Level III teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence designations
- Support team includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN for admissions/discharges, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage (not unit-dedicated), and a combined Phlebotomy/IV team
- Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
- Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
- Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
- Navy scrub color required
- Free employee parking deck available
- Positive team culture including unit book club and social activities
- First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
- Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
American Traveler Job ID #P-753515. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.