Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Concord, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 3 Trauma and Stroke Center of Excellence, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 44-bed Med/Surg Tele unit in a 457-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma facility that is also a Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
• Adult patient population (18+) with diagnoses including respiratory illnesses, GI illnesses, sepsis, CHF, diabetes, and behavioral health
• RN patient ratio is 1:4–6 (acuity dependent); ratios may surge to 1:7–8
• Telemetry is monitored remotely by a dedicated monitoring technician
• EMR: Epic
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitoring: Patient Safety Net (PSN)
• Day shift (0645–1900) and night shift (1845–0700) available; 36-hour shift option available
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating within Region 1 is required (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH); candidates must be willing to float to any facility within the region as needed

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, wound care, and plurex catheter management required
• Strong communication skills and a positive bedside manner required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the unit; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• CNA support includes foley catheter insertion/removal, PIV removal, oxygen setup, bolus tube feeds, EKG, bladder scan, fingerstick blood sugar, and peripheral blood draws
• Unit Secretary available on day shift only; charge nurse is out of assignment when staffing allows
• IV/VAT team available for difficult IV access and central line dressing changes
• Respiratory therapy is assigned to the unit 24/7 and handles all respiratory treatments
• Hospitalist coverage is available 24/7 with cross-coverage at night; intensivist available 24/7 for consults as needed
• Orientation includes a facility flash orientation with the education team followed by 2 days of departmental orientation with a preceptor
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RTO: Up to 6 days off may be approved, excluding holidays; time must be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot be met
• Schedule is posted on a 6-week cycle
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Free parking available in the employee parking deck
• Unit is described as a positive learning environment with helpful staff