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 a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 24-bed fast-paced unit requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center hospital setting with 241 licensed beds
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and other diagnoses in a fast-paced, observation-focused environment
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:12
• Support staff includes charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Remote telemetry monitoring provided by tele tech
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with shift start time of 6:45pm
• Every other weekend rotation on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Low census call possible, with call-back up to 3am for nights and 3pm for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, Central Division) as needed within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• At least 6 months of EPIC EMR experience required
• Basic Med/Tele skillset including cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General medical/surgical skills 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 one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for medical/surgical and telemetry patients with various cardiac, respiratory, and neuro diagnoses
• Two-day departmental orientation in addition to NEO
• Expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with contract extension required if hours are not met
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture described as positive and supportive
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-742230. 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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