Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,059 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: 11/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring NC or compact RN licensure and at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience.

Details

• Med/Surgical Telemetry unit with 32 beds and average daily census of 32
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illness (flu/pneumonia/COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• RN patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge staffing up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirement, though possibility of low census call back up to 3a for nights
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division - CMC Main, Mercy, LCH) per scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR
• Unit equipped with virtual nursing support (VNO) with 10 cameras for med witnessing and patient monitoring
• 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support available
• CNA, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and telemetry monitoring tech support provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Core Med/Tele skillset required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
• Last 4 of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center facility
• 241 licensed bed facility, non-teaching hospital
• Travelers must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with contract hours made up at the end of the assignment if needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture described as collaborative, patient-centered, and fun-loving
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if they left a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-706064. 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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