Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele experience and comfort with high-acuity neuro and spine patients.

Details

• Work in a 36-bed Medical Telemetry unit (9T) within an 874-licensed-bed Level I Trauma teaching hospital that also serves as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• High-acuity patient population including spinal surgery/fusion, stroke, seizure, myasthenia gravis, brain tumors/lesions, and altered mental status (AMS)
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6 based on acuity; surge staffing may increase ratios to 1:7–8
• CNA support with variable ratios, plus Receptionist/HUC, 24/7 Charge Nurse, IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse (as available), Phlebotomy, RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist on staff
• Nurses are responsible for reading telemetry monitors directly — no dedicated monitoring tech on unit
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; vitals: Masimo (bedside) and Philips (portable)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within assigned region and scope of practice, potentially to multiple facilities across the region

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in general Med/Tele skills: cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Comfort with post-op neuro and spine care, including patient and family education
• Skilled in assessing and managing acute and chronic pain, including patients with a history of substance abuse, using multiple modalities including opioid administration
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity medical telemetry nursing care, including post-op neuro and spine management, pain management, and ongoing patient and family education
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, positive attitude, openness to real-time feedback, and a strong focus on quality metrics including CAUTI, HAPI, fall, and CLABSI prevention
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Floating is required within the assigned region to multiple facilities as needed — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; additional time may be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot be met
• No more than 2 call-offs permitted during the 13-week contract
• Required scrub color: Navy
• Parking is available at no cost
• First-time travelers will be considered, though experienced travelers are preferred