Emergency Observation RN (Med/Surg Telemetry)
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Observation Unit (Med/Surg Tele) position at a Trauma Level III teaching hospital in North Carolina, requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Emergency Observation Unit within a 457-licensed-bed, Trauma Level III teaching hospital
• Designated Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• 10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
• Common patient diagnoses include chest pain, syncope, and angina
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Required skills include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
• Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• EMR: Epic; IV Pumps: Alaris; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a (36 hours/week)
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates must be agreeable to floating to all facilities in the region

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General Med/Tele skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV medication drip management
• Epic EMR experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN is required for consideration

Additional Information

• Department support includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN (assists with admissions/discharges), 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and an IV/VAT Team
• Phlebotomy is a combined effort between RNs and the IV team
• Orientation includes a facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Schedules are created on a 6-week cycle
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
• Navy scrubs required
• Free employee parking available
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible