Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Albemarle, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and an NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 27-bed Medical Telemetry unit at a 109-bed, non-trauma, non-teaching community hospital designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Common patient diagnoses include stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed
• Standard RN patient ratio is 1:5-6 (acuity dependent); surge conditions may increase ratios to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating is required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH – peds only); candidates who are not willing to float to all facilities in the region should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Unit support includes CNAs, 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 respiratory therapy (RT), 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and telemetry monitoring technicians; charge nurse may or may not carry a patient assignment; unit receptionist/HUC available on day shift only

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Required skills include stroke experience and NIH assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc.)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF required
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN is required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• A clinical interview is required for this position
• Orientation includes a new employee orientation (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 hours missed due to approved time off must be made up by extending the contract
• Schedule is posted in 6-week cycles
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered
• Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible