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: 10/19/2026
• 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 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 12-hour night shift contract requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Med/Surg Overflow unit within a 457-bed Level 3 Trauma facility that is also a Stroke and Bariatric Center of Excellence and Chest Pain Center
• Average daily census of 51 patients with chronic disease, CHF, mental health/addiction, COPD, DM, wound, and geriatric care populations
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with surge times increasing to 1:7-8, and CNA ratio of 1:7
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) at 36 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
• Unit equipment includes scales, GBS machine, transfer device, vein finder, EKG, crash cart, telemedicine cart, and doppler
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH-peds only) based on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skills required include cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), tube/drain care, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide Med/Surg Tele nursing care with support from Nurse Manager, Administrative Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, staff RNs, CNAs, Clinical Mentor, Rapid Response RN, and House Supervisor
• Travelers will be first to float and are expected to demonstrate clinical flexibility across units, including MedSurg assignments in ICU or MedSurg holds in ED
• Orientation includes 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 blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-752136. 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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