Med Surg Telemetry RN
Albemarle, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NIHSS certification on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

• 27-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, averaging 20 census
• Patient population includes stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 (acuity dependent, up to 1:7-8 during surge staffing)
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris; Medication dispensing via Omnicell; Monitors: Philips
• Support staff includes CNAs, dayshift receptionist/HUC, 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and telemetry monitoring techs
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) as needed, within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Skilled in stroke assessment/NIH stroke scale, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for stroke, cardiac, and complex medical patients in a telemetry setting
• Not a trauma-designated facility and not a teaching hospital
• Positive, team-driven unit culture
• Facility and unit orientation includes New Employee Orientation plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved (excluding holidays); unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered for the Resource Team
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position