Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $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: 11/02/2026
• 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 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Med/Surg Tele for a Level 3 Trauma hospital, requiring 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Med/Surgical unit with 32 beds and average daily census of 32
• 12-hour night shift (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illness (flu/pneumonia/COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• RN patient ratio 1:5-6, with surge staffing up to 1:7-8
• LPN ratio 1:5-6, surge up to 1:7-8; CNA ratio 1:10
• Uses Epic EMR
• Unit equipped with IV pumps, med dispensing systems, monitors, and virtual nursing cameras (VNO) for second RN witness and patient monitoring support
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Possible low census call-back, up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division - CMC Main, Mercy, LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Schedule cycle repeats every 6 weeks

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs for ADLs/mobility/feeding, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• No HUC support on the unit
• Facility is a Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• RTO allows up to 6 days off (excluding holidays); unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture described as collaborative, patient-centered, and fun-loving
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-757366. 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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