Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Concord, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Overflow position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across a multi-facility regional health system.

Details

• Work in a Medical/Surgical Overflow unit at a 457-bed Level 3 Trauma hospital and Stroke Center of Excellence
• Patient population includes chronic disease, CHF, mental health, addiction services (IV antibiotics), COPD, diabetes, wound care, and geriatric patients
• Patient ratios are 1:4–6 (acuity dependent), with potential surge ratios of 1:7–8
• EMR is Epic
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating is required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities) per regional needs and within scope of practice — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), care of patients with tubes and drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility (local candidates are not accepted)
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Department is supported by a Nurse Manager, Administrative Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, staff RNs, CNAs, a Clinical Mentor, Rapid Response RN, and a House Supervisor
• Departmental equipment includes scales, GBS machine, transfer device, vein finder, EKG, crash cart, language interpreter, telemedicine cart, and doppler
• Orientation includes general nursing orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
• Schedules are issued on a 6-week cycle
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Free parking is available on site
• Must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-733545. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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