Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Emergency Observation Unit
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an Emergency Observation Unit at a Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital in Concord, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and strong cardiac and stroke skillsets.

Details

• Emergency Observation Unit in a 457-bed Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital with designations including Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• 10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes 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 insertion/management, etc.)
• Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (0650–1910), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH – peds only); candidates must be willing to float to any facility in the region as needed
• Schedule is posted in 6-week cycles

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, and general Med/Tele clinical skills
• Epic EMR experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 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

Additional Information

• Department support includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN (assists with admissions/discharges), Respiratory Therapy (24/7, shared), Hospitalist (24/7, shared), Phlebotomy (shared between RNs and IV team), and an IV/VAT Team
• Orientation includes a facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• A clinical interview is required for this position
• RTO: Up to 6 days off may be approved, excluding holidays
• Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Scrubs: Navy
• Free employee parking is available on site
• Described as a welcoming, team-oriented unit culture