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 with regional float requirements and strong telemetry and med/surg skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital setting across multiple med/surg and telemetry units
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, general medical, surgical, and detox cases
• RN to patient ratios are typically 1:5-6; may surge to 1:7-8 during critical periods
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Night shift from 1900-0700 with a 36-hour week option
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Floating required within Region 3 facilities as needed, including Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, and Central Division locations
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Travelers must work 75% of holidays
• Assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• Daily duties include comprehensive telemetry and med/surg patient care with specialty coverage based on unit assignment
• Support team includes CNAs, charge nurse, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, RT, 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist
• No telemetry tech monitoring provided
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental training
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Time off up to 6 days (excluding holidays) can be approved; must add time to contract to meet hours if unable to work contracted shifts
• Mid-shift floating between facilities is compensated
• First-time travelers may be considered but are not preferred

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Skills needed include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (e.g., Dobhoff, PEG tubes, JP drains, foley), and PCA pump operation
• Medication drip management experience with cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Ortho experience and spinal precautions required for 7N/S Ortho Surgical unit
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Traveler’s permanent address must be 50+ miles from home unit

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