Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry night shift role requiring 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience and a compact or NC RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 26-bed Surgical Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes bariatric surgery, urology, general post-op, abdominal surgeries, medical telemetry overflow, and various surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:5-6
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am with every other weekend required
• Must float between all units within scope and across the region as needed, including multiple hospital facilities
• Uses Epic for EMR documentation, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• No on-call requirements
• Provide nursing care for post-surgical and medical telemetry patients
• Support staff includes CNAs, a receptionist, HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes facility onboarding and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are required to work 75% of holidays and can request up to 6 days of RTO, not including holidays
• Scrub color is navy
• Free parking available
• Teamwork is emphasized as part of the unit culture
• First-time travelers are considered but not preferred

Requirements

• Active NC or compact state RN license required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and cardiac drip management skills required
• Experience with general Med/Tele skills including trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, and drain/tube management
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered

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