Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level III Trauma teaching hospital in North Carolina, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 14-bed Medical Telemetry unit (transitioning to a PCU focus) within a 457-licensed-bed, Level III Trauma teaching hospital
• Common diagnoses and patient types include heart failure, chest pain, fluid resuscitation/blood products, COPD, cardiac cath pre/post care, and medical overflow
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4–6 (acuity dependent) on Med/Surg Tele, and 1:4 on PCU; surge periods may increase ratios to 1:7–8
• Remote telemetry monitoring is managed through an off-unit arrhythmia center, with visual EKG capability at the nurses' station
• EMR is Epic; experience preferred
• IV pumps are Alaris; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitors are Philips
• Unit equipment includes bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitor, and Patient Safety Net
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:15 AM (shift start at 1845)
• 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH), and any freestanding ED within the region

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in PIV starts, NG tube placement and management, Pleurx drains, surgical drain management, chest tube management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titratable cardiac drips, and TR bands
• Prior experience at a Level III Trauma or teaching hospital setting preferred
• Must have separated from any AHSE facility permanent position for at least 1 year prior to consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the unit (locals not accepted)
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• CNAs support the nursing team with ADLs, bathing, foley care, mobility, repositioning, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, and glucometer checks
• Phlebotomy is a combined effort between RNs, CNAs, and the IV team; an IV/VAT team is available
• Charge nurse is available but may carry a patient assignment; a Resource Nurse is available when staffing allows
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and is shared across multiple units; hospitalist coverage is available 24/7
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; additional time may be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot be met
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on site
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position