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: 10/05/2026
• 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 Med/Surg-Tele RN for a 12-hour night shift assignment requiring stroke and cardiac telemetry experience.

Details

• Hospital-based Med/Tele overflow unit supporting all inpatient units and ED holding
• 12-bed unit with common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, chest pain workup, stroke symptoms, and respiratory issues
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with critical surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:6-12
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7pm start, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other units and facilities within assigned region, based on scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech support

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• General Med/Tele skillset required, including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, foley insertion, and PCA pump management
• Experience with medication gtt management including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Deliver Med/Surg-Tele nursing care within a fast-paced overflow unit supporting multiple inpatient areas and ED holding
• Home unit assigned on first day of orientation
• Support team includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• 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, with contract extension required if contracted hours are not met
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Local candidates not accepted
• Previous permanent employees of AHSE facilities must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-727231. 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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