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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and strong telemetry and general med/tele skills.

Details

• 36-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a 874-licensed-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital that also serves as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes urological conditions (bladder CA, prostatectomy, kidney stones, renal CA, TURBT), GI/hepatic disorders (ESLD, liver failure, AKI/CKD, GI infections, peritoneal dialysis), pre/post-operative transplant patients (kidney, liver, pancreas), and surgical trauma cases (chest tubes, SCI, GSW, MVA, traumatic falls)
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4–6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7–8; CNA coverage at 1:9–12
• 12-hour night shifts, 7pm–7am, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities for travelers
• Floating is required within the assigned region and scope of practice — candidates unwilling to float to all facilities within the region should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitors: Philips
• Nurses are responsible for reading and responding to telemetry monitors — no dedicated monitoring tech on unit

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and stroke experience required
• Proficiency with general Med/Tele skills: trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, Dobhoff/PEG tube and drain management (Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals), foley insertion/management, and PCA pumps
• Experience managing medication infusions including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Departmental support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, a 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), an IV/VAT team, a resource nurse (as available), and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• 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; any missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Navy scrubs required; free parking is available on-site
• A clinical interview is required for this position
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered