Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Emergency Observation Unit of a Trauma Level III teaching hospital
• 10-bed 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 and CNA ratio of 1:10
• EPIC EMR used
• Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system used
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within the designated region to other nursing units and facilities based on staffing needs, within scope of practice
• No on-call or call-back requirements

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 tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management), and PCA pump management
• Experience managing medication drips 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

• Provide Med/Surg Tele nursing care within a supportive team environment including a Supervisor, Charge RN, and Resource RN for admissions/discharges
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist support available, though not dedicated to this unit
• Phlebotomy is a combined effort between RNs and the IV/VAT team
• Travelers will be first to float and should be comfortable providing flexible staffing support across units, including Med/Surg assignments in ICU or Med/Surg holds in the ED
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with contract extension required if contracted hours are not met
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking deck available
• Positive department culture with team activities such as a unit book club and Netflix watching club
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-746628. 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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