```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15); 36-48 hours per week available; every other weekend required; floating to other medical-surgical units as needed
Highlights:
- Fast-paced gastroenterology and medical-surgical unit with 10 telemetry beds for cardiac monitoring
- Diverse patient population including GI conditions, blood loss/anemia, infections, renal patients, post-surgical GI patients, and telemetry patients
- Target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, with occasional 1:7 during high-census periods
- High patient turnover with approximately one-third of beds cycling daily
- EPIC charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocol
- Contract lengths of 13 weeks or longer accepted; 36-hour orientation provided
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
- Must have successfully completed at least 2 prior travel assignments (first-time travelers not accepted due to unit complexity)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Proficient IV start skills required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Telemetry experience strongly preferred
- Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation, central line management, blood product administration, and Epic charting preferred
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced travel nurses the chance to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment where clinical skills are continuously developed and challenged. The unit provides comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams, ensuring excellent collaboration and patient outcomes. With a robust mix of complex medical and surgical patients, you'll gain valuable experience across multiple specialties while contributing to a team that values efficiency, quality care, and professional growth.
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