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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a 337-bed Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 12-hour day shifts (0700–1900), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with an average census of 32 patients
• Patient population includes stroke, seizure, altered mental status, generalized weakness, AKI/CKD, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7–8
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips; communication: Rover
• Floating required within Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• General medical/surgical nursing skillset required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit is supported by CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, a free-floating Charge Nurse, 24/7 Phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT Team, a unit-dedicated Pharmacist, two Case Managers, a MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy (handles nebulizer treatments), a Nurse Educator, 24/7 Hospitalist, and APP support
• No remote telemetry monitoring — unit staff, including the Unit Clerk and Charge/Clinical Supervisor, are responsible for reading and posting telemetry every shift
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Orientation includes facility-level NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color for RNs is navy blue
• Free parking available on site
• Permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have held a permanent (staff) position with any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply