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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit at a 337-bed hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes medical and some surgical patients with diagnoses such as ESRD, CHF, pneumonia, sickle cell crisis, DKA, acute/chronic renal failure, and wound care
• Beginning Spring 2026, the unit will also serve Hematology/Oncology patients; travelers will not be required to administer chemotherapy but must be comfortable caring for this population
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Patient ratios: 1:5 on days, 1:6 on nights, with potential surge ratios of 1:7–1:8
• EMR: Epic
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Floating is required within Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital), within scope of practice
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to cover 75% of holidays
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required; ONS certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) preferred; manager approval required if no experience
• General Med/Surg skill set required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Must be willing to float to all Region 2 facilities as needed — decline if not agreeable
• One professional reference dated within the past year required, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Additional Information

• This is a newly opened unit (January 2025) with a welcoming, psychologically safe, and just/fair culture
• Robust unit support includes CNAs (1:12 ratio), a 24/7 receptionist/HUC with EKG validation capability, charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT team, a dedicated unit pharmacist, two case managers, a MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, a nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
• Telemetry monitoring technicians are available on the unit
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs
• Parking is free
• A clinical interview is required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply