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 Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 32-bed unit at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center facility in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and regional floating availability.

Details

• 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (4W) within a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, and related diagnoses
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with surge ratios potentially reaching 1:7–8
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call is possible; night shift travelers may be called back up to 3:00 AM
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — do not apply if unwilling to float
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Unit utilizes virtual nursing (VNO) with 10 cameras; virtual RNs assist with second-witness for certain medications, patient monitoring, and admission/discharge tasks
• Unit support includes CNAs, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist (24/7), charge nurse, and telemetry monitoring technician

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the past year
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation and management of non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Skills required include wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 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
• Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following permanent employment before being eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 2-day departmental orientation provided in addition to facility NEO
• Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; time off that impacts contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• Unit is described as collaborative, patient-centered, and team-oriented

American Traveler Job ID #P-729390. 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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