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: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in a Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a Clinical Decision unit at a 241-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient population includes various diagnoses such as cardiac, respiratory, and neuro in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 (day and night), with potential surge ratios of up to 1:7-8
• CNA support at a 1:12 ratio; no HUC on unit
• Telemetry monitoring performed remotely with a Tele tech
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call possible; night shift staff may be called back up to 3:00 AM
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities) per regional needs — candidates who are unwilling to float should not apply
• EMR: Epic (minimum 6 months of experience required)
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitoring: Masimo in all rooms

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• General Med/Surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• Minimum 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling is on a 6-week cycle
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
• Department support includes a charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), on-site hospitalist during day shift (virtual evenings/overnight), and intensivist (24/7)
• Required scrub color is navy
• Free parking is available on site

American Traveler Job ID #P-722434. 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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