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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 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, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed Clinical Decision Unit within a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma hospital that is also a Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes a variety of diagnoses such as cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6 (day and night), with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8; CNA support at 1:12
• Common procedures include cardiac rhythm interpretation, administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), IV starts, blood product administration, wound care, and care of patients with tubes/drains
• EMR: Epic (minimum 6 months of experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; bedside monitoring: Masimo in all rooms; telemetry monitoring performed remotely by tele tech
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week; shift times are 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Floating is required within the region and scope of practice, covering Region 3 facilities: Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH)

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• 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
• Core Med/Tele skillset required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drip administration, IV starts, blood product administration, wound care, and care of patients with tubes/drains
• Must be willing and able to float to multiple regional facilities as needed — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees of any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Department support includes CNAs, a charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), an intensivist (24/7), and a hospitalist (on-site during days, virtual evenings/overnight)
• Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Schedule is planned on a 6-week cycle
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; additional time may be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours are not met
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Low census call is possible; night shift travelers may be called back until 3:00 AM
• Scrubs: Navy
• Free parking is available on-site