Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,090 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• 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 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 12-hour night shift contract requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 34-bed Med/Surg Cardiac Telemetry unit with average census of 32 plus 3 surge rooms
• Patient population includes ESRD, CHF, pneumonia, sickle cell crisis, diabetes/DKA, wounds, and acute/chronic renal failure
• Starting Spring 2026, unit will also care for Hematology/Oncology patients (chemo certification not required but must be willing to care for these patients)
• RN to patient ratio is 1:5 days and 1:6 nights (1:7-8 during critical surge)
• CNA to patient ratio is 1:12 for both days and nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 2, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital), within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Rover communication devices
• Telemetry monitoring/tech support available on the unit

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (ONS preferred but not required)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone) preferred; manager approval required if no experience
• General medical/surgical skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• Minimum 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

• Support staff includes CNAs, Receptionist/HUC, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, IV/VAT Team, dedicated Pharmacist, Case Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Therapy, Nurse Educator, and 24/7 Hospitalist coverage
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue for RNs
• Free parking available
• Unit opened January 2025 with a welcoming, psychologically safe, and just/fair culture
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous Advocate Health Southeast Region employees must be separated from any permanent position for at least 1 year before being eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-774599. 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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