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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 32-bed surgical unit at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center facility, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience.

Details

• 32-bed surgical unit with an average census of 28 patients
• Level 3 Trauma facility that is also a Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center (241 licensed beds)
• Patient population includes total joint replacements, colon resections, gallbladder, appendectomy, amputations, hip fractures, small bowel obstructions (SBO), NG tubes, and medical overflow
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1845–0700)
• RN-to-patient ratio: 1:5–6 on nights, with LPN and CNA support
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates not willing to float should not apply

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, central line management, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), PIV starts, wound care, and drain/tube management
• 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
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs (vitals, baths, mobility, blood sugars), a Receptionist/HUC, charge nurse resource, dedicated phlebotomy team, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
• Telemetry monitoring technicians are available on the unit
• 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; if contracted hours cannot be met, time must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent (staff) position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered