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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring NC/compact RN licensure and prior Med/Tele experience.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit in a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and other fast-paced observation cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:12
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week, shift start time 6:45pm
• Shift times of 0645-1915 or 1845-0715 on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Possibility of low census call, with call-back up to 3a for nights or 3p for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division - CMC Main, Mercy, LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• EPIC EMR used, with Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 6 months of EPIC EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General medical/surgical skillset including care of tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Med/Surg Tele environment with support from CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, RT, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Remote telemetry monitoring is supported by dedicated tele techs
• Hospitalist coverage is onsite during day shift and virtual overnight; intensivist coverage is 24/7
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and two days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any missed contracted hours added to the end of the assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted; a 50-mile radius rule applies
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position