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 Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg-Tele unit within a Level 3 Trauma teaching-affiliated hospital with 32 beds and average census of 28
• Patient population includes total joint replacements, colon resection, gallbladder and appendectomy cases, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, SBO, and NG tube management
• RN patient ratios of 1:4-6 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call possible, with call-back up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Support staff includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a Med/Surg-Tele patient population including post-surgical and medical overflow cases
• Work alongside a supportive care team including CNAs, charge nurses, and dedicated IV/phlebotomy teams
• Telemetry monitoring and tech support available on the unit
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be made up at the end of the assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-721474. 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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