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 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 3 Trauma, Stroke and Bariatric Center of Excellence, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical/Surgical Overflow unit in a 457-bed Level 3 Trauma hospital that is also a Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
• Patient population includes chronic disease, CHF, mental health, addiction services (IV antibiotics), COPD, diabetes, wounds, and geriatric care
• Patient ratio is 1:4–6 (acuity dependent); may increase to 1:7–8 during surge
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment includes scales, GBS machine, transfer device, vein finder, EKG, crash cart, language interpreter, telemedicine cart, and doppler
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH — pediatrics only) per regional needs

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General Med/Tele skillset required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), care of patients with tubes/drains, IV start skills, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are 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

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• 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; any unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Schedules are built on a 6-week cycle
• Required scrub color: Navy Blue
• Free parking is available on-site
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork and accountability
• Travel time between facilities is compensated when floating mid-shift