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: 10/26/2026
• 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: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit within a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illness (Flu/Pneumonia/COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• RN patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge staffing ratios up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) totaling 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Unit supported by CNAs, charge nurse, 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage, plus phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams
• Telemetry monitoring techs available on the unit
• Utilizes Epic EMR, IV pumps, automated med dispensing, cardiac monitors, and virtual nursing camera system (VNO) for second RN witness and remote monitoring support

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a fast-paced, patient-centered Med/Surg Telemetry unit known for strong team culture
• 2-day departmental orientation provided in addition to standard New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least one year following a permanent position before being eligible to return

American Traveler Job ID #P-706064. 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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