Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,941 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, 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 night shift cardiac telemetry unit requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit (3T) within a 337-bed hospital that is a Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• 34-bed unit with an average census of 32 plus 3 surge rooms
• Patient population includes ESRD, CHF, pneumonia, sickle cell crisis, diabetes/DKA, wounds, and acute/chronic renal failure, mostly medical rather than surgical
• Unit will begin caring for Hematology/Oncology patients starting Spring 2026; chemo certification not required but comfort caring for these patients is necessary
• RN patient ratios are 1:5 days and 1:6 nights, with critical surge ratios of 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 36 hours per week, with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Rover communication devices
• Telemetry monitoring/tech support available on the unit
• Floating required within Region 2, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital)

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; ONS preferred but not required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General medical/surgical skillset including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a newly opened unit (January 2025) known for a welcoming, psychologically safe, and just culture
• Strong interdisciplinary support including CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, dedicated pharmacist, case managers, clinical nurse specialist, respiratory therapy, nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue for RNs
• Free parking provided on-site
• Travelers must work 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Clinical interview required prior to placement
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the position
• Previous employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-760365. 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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