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 RN - Med/Surg Tele for a fast-paced unit requiring 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 24-bed Med/Surg/Tele unit within a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma teaching-affiliated hospital
• Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and other various diagnoses in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 (up to 1:7-8 during surge staffing), CNA ratio of 1:12
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, shift start time 6:45pm
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 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) per scope of practice
• Schedule cycle every 6 weeks
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 RT, hospitalist (onsite days, virtual overnight), 24/7 intensivist, and remote tele monitoring

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required, minimum 6 months
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General med/surg skillset required, including care of tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg/Tele unit with a diverse case mix
• Utilize Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Masimo monitors in all rooms
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Positive unit culture noted by facility
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted; 50-mile radius rule applies
• Previous perm employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-742230. 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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