Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $2,090 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: 11/23/2026
• 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: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Tele RN for a night shift role requiring 18+ months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work on a 34-bed Cardiac Telemetry/Med-Surg 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 cases
• Unit will begin caring for Hematology/Oncology patients starting Spring 2026, though chemo administration is not required unless certified
• RN patient ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights, with critical surge up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call back requirements
• Floating required within Region 2, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital), within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, Rover communication, and Hoyer lift equipment
• Strong support team includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, dedicated pharmacist, case managers, Clinical Nurse Specialist, RT, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
• ONS certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General med/surg skillset including care of tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last 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 fair culture
• Travelers will be required to work 75% of holidays
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning travelers must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue for RNs
• Free parking available on-site
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-774600. 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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