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 a RN - Med/Surg Tele for a Level 3 Trauma hospital, requiring NC or compact RN licensure and at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience.

Details

• Med/Surgical Telemetry unit with 32 beds and an average daily census of 32
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illness (Flu/Pneumonia/COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• RN patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge staffing up to 1:7-8
• 12hr Night shifts, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Possibility of low census call, with call back up to 3a for Nights and 3p for Days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division - CMC Main, Mercy, LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR
• Unit equipped with Virtual Nursing Observation (VNO) technology with 10 cameras to assist with med witnessing, monitoring, and admission/discharge tasks

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs for ADLs, mobility, and feeding, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Telemetry monitoring support available via dedicated monitor techs
• Facility is a Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Two days of departmental orientation provided in addition to NEO
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days approved excluding holidays, with contract extension required if hours are not met
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture described as collaborative, patient-centered, and supportive
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility; 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-729389. 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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