Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring two years of recent specialty experience and the ability to float within a regional hospital system.

Responsibilities

• Position based in a large teaching hospital with Level I Trauma designation and Magnet recognition
• Work on a 36-bed Med/Surg Tele unit caring for patients with renal, urologic, gastrointestinal, and surgical trauma conditions
• Patient ratios typically 1:4-6; may increase to 1:7-8 during surge staffing
• Night shift schedule from 1900 to 0700
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• No call or on-call responsibilities for travelers
• Floating required within Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division hospitals, within scope of practice
• EMR system is Epic; experience preferred
• Duties include care for diverse patient populations, including those with bladder and renal cancers, liver failure, trauma injuries, and transplant patients
• No telemetry monitoring technician; nurses must read monitors and respond
• Support staff includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapist, hospitalist, and intensivist available 24/7
• Orientation includes facility onboarding plus 2 days of department training
• Scrub color is navy
• Free parking available
• RTO up to 6 days allowed excluding holidays; any missed hours must be made up by extending the contract
• First-time travelers may be considered but preference given to those with prior travel experience

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience required
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and provide stroke care required
• Experience with trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain and tube management, and medication gtt management required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts