TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210!
Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12hr Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum of 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience
License: RN License required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS preferred; ONS preferred but not required
Must-Have: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating cardiac drips, general medical/surgical skillset, IV start skills, and wound care experience
Description:
This position is for an RN specializing in MedSurg/Telemetry.
You will be working in a unit with 34 beds and an average census of 32 patients, with additional surge rooms available.
The patient population includes Med/Tele surgical patients such as those with ESRD, CHF, pneumonia, sickle cell crisis, diabetes/DKA, wounds, and acute/chronic renal failure.
Starting Spring 2026, the unit will also manage Hematology/Oncology patients.
Travelers are not required to have chemotherapy certification and will not administer chemotherapy, although they must be comfortable caring for oncology patients.
The patient-to-nurse ratio during the night shift is 1:6, with a possible surge ratio of 1:7-8.
Support within the department includes CNAs, a receptionist, charge nurses, phlebotomy services, and a dedicated pharmacist.
Telemetry monitoring will be performed 24/7.
Required skills for RNs include cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips such as Cardizem and Amiodarone, as well as general medical/surgical nursing skills.
CNA experience should include acute care MedSurg exposure and familiarity with lift equipment.
Floating will be required within the region and scope of practice.
Frequent collaboration with other medical staff and support resources will be part of this role.
Unit culture is designed to be welcoming and psychologically safe, fostering a just and fair environment.