American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Burlington, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- 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: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, Epic proficiency, and remote telemetry monitoring experience.
Details
- Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a community hospital setting
- Specialized patient population includes stroke (neuro/CVA) patients alongside a variety of medical patients with multiple co-morbidities
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required; holiday coverage as needed
- Floating is required — travelers may be floated to any facility within the Cone Health system
- Epic EMR experience required
- Remote telemetry monitoring experience required; on-unit telemetry monitoring preferred
Requirements
- Active NC or Compact RN license currently in hand at time of consideration
- Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Remote telemetry monitoring experience required
- Experience with feeding tube care and management required
- Experience with accessing ports, blood product administration, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs required
- Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/wound vac, nasal cannula, and CVA patient care required
- Dysrhythmia interpretation experience required
- Current driver's license required to verify address
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- All RNs must pass a Pass/Fail EKG exam during compliance; two attempts are allowed — candidates should prepare in advance as study materials are not provided by the facility
- Orientation includes non-billable unit-based modules averaging 2–4 hours
- Any requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the initial application; no post-submission RTO will be accepted
- Third-party education verification is required; degrees from schools on the Florida Diploma Fraud Audit list will not be accepted
- No open background cases permitted
American Traveler Job ID #P-734511. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.