Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 3 Trauma, Stroke and Bariatric Center of Excellence facility in Concord, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Medical/Surgical Overflow unit at a 457-bed, Level 3 Trauma hospital that is also a Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
• Patient population includes chronic diseases, CHF, mental health, addiction services (including patients requiring 6-week IV antibiotics), COPD, diabetes, wound care, and geriatric care
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4–6 (acuity dependent); ratios may surge to 1:7–8
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700–1900, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH pediatrics) — candidates who are not willing to float to all facilities within the region should not apply
• Within Stanly, floating may include Med/Tele, ICU, PCU, ED holds, and Behavioral Health (limited to medication pass and charting only)
• Travel time between facilities when floating mid-shift is compensated
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment used includes scales, GBS machine, transfer device, vein finder, EKG, crash cart, language interpreter, telemedicine cart, and Doppler
• 6-week scheduling cycles; block schedule requests cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General Med/Tele skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), care of patients with tubes and drains, IV insertion, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of one professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of time off (excluding holidays) may be approved; any unmet contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Orientation includes a NEO component and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Department is supported by a Nurse Manager, Administrative Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, staff RNs, CNAs, a Clinical Mentor, Rapid Response RN, and House Supervisor
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• A clinical interview is required for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply