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 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in a Clinical Decision Unit at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital in North Carolina, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Clinical Decision Unit within a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital in Shelby, NC
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient population includes a variety of diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6 on both day and night shifts, with potential surge ratios of up to 1:7-8
• CNA support available at a 1:12 ratio; no HUC on unit
• Charge nurse is always available as a resource and may carry a patient assignment
• Additional support includes phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), on-site hospitalist (days) with virtual coverage evenings and overnight, intensivist (24/7), and remote telemetry monitoring with a tele tech
• EMR: Epic — minimum 6 months of experience required
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Masimo monitors in all rooms
• 12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating is required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates who are not willing to float to all listed facilities should not apply
• Low census call is possible; RNs may be called off for an entire shift or placed on call until 0300/1500

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• At least 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) required
• General Med/Surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• Candidates must reside 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 required for consideration
• Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent employment position

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• A clinical interview is required as part of the hiring process