Clinical Decision Unit Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Shelby, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in a Clinical Decision unit at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center facility in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 24-bed Clinical Decision unit within a 241-licensed-bed Level 3 Trauma and Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes various diagnoses: cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and other general medical/surgical conditions in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 (day and night), with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8; CNA support at 1:12
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs and scope of practice — candidates who are not agreeable to this floating requirement should not apply
• EMR: Epic — minimum 6 months of experience required
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitoring: Masimo in all rooms
• Telemetry monitoring performed remotely with a Tele tech
• Low census call is possible; RNs may be called off for an entire day or placed on call up until 0300 or 1500

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/Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required (minimum 6 months)
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• General Med/Surg skillset including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• 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
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

Additional Information

• Provide Med/Tele nursing care to a diverse patient population including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological cases
• Unit support includes CNAs, charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), on-site hospitalist (day shift) with virtual coverage evenings/overnight, and 24/7 intensivist coverage
• No Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) on the unit
• Orientation includes facility-level NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• A clinical interview is required for this position
• Navy scrubs required
• Free on-site parking available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply