Post Surgical Care Med/Surg Telemetry RN
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 a Post Surgical Care Med/Surg Tele position at a Level III Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 28-bed Post Surgical Care unit within a 457-licensed-bed Level III Trauma teaching hospital designated as a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Patient population includes orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, trauma, vascular surgery, and medical overflow cases
• Patient ratios are 1:4–6, with surge ratios up to 1:7–8
• Post-surgical skills required include incision care, wound care/wound vacs, chest tubes, drains, trach care, NG tube insertion, use of braces/traction, and patient mobility and education
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pump: BD Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips and Masimo
• Remote telemetry monitoring is utilized on the unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) within scope of practice — candidates unwilling to float to all listed facilities should not apply
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General post-surgical nursing skillset required
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• At least the last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN is required for consideration
• Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs (phlebotomy, ADLs, Foley insertion/removal, peripheral IV removal), charge nurse, IV/VAT team, assigned mentor, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, house supervisor, patient safety attendants/virtual observation, Behavioral Response Team (BERT), and Rapid Response/Code Team
• Orientation consists of a facility-level NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; if contracted hours cannot be met, time must be added to the end of the contract
• Schedule runs on a 6-week cycle
• Required scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers will be considered but are not preferred
• Unit culture is described as positive and supportive