Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
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 hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 27-bed Medical Telemetry unit with an average census of 20
• Patient population includes stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 based on acuity, with surge staffing potentially increasing to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) at 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) as needed within scope of practice
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele experience required
• General Med/Tele skillset required including 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)
• Experience with PCA pumps required
• Medication drip management experience required including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Advanced Primary Stroke Center with no trauma designation and not a teaching hospital
• Provide direct patient care within a Medical Telemetry unit supported by CNAs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring/tech support available
• Charge nurse may or may not carry a patient assignment
• Daytime-only receptionist/HUC support
• No designated IV/VAT team
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Positive, team-driven unit culture
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• Clinical interview required prior to placement
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered for the Resource Team
• Previous perm employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year before returning