Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Concord, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 3 Trauma, Stroke and Bariatric Center of Excellence requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and willingness to float across a regional hospital network.

Details

• Medical/Surgical Overflow unit within an acute care hospital setting — 457-bed, Level 3 Trauma facility, Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
• Patient population includes chronic disease, CHF, mental health, addiction services (including 6-week IV antibiotic therapy), COPD, diabetes, wound care, and geriatric care
• Average daily census of 51 patients
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4–6 (acuity dependent); ratios may surge to 1:7–8
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment used includes GBS machine, vein finder, EKG, crash cart, doppler, telemetry monitoring, transfer devices, scales, telemedicine cart, and language interpreter devices
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700–1900
• 48 standard hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH — pediatrics only) per regional needs and within scope of practice; candidates unwilling to float should not apply
• Travel time between facilities during a mid-shift float is compensated (traveler remains on the clock)
• 6-week scheduling cycles
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• 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
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), IV starts, blood product administration, care of patients with tubes/drains, and wound care/dressing changes
• One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who held a permanent (staff) position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered

Additional Information

• Supportive team structure includes Nurse Manager, Administrative Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, staff RNs, CNAs, a Clinical Mentor, Rapid Response RN, and House Supervisor
• Orientation consists of a NEO session plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to cover 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; if contracted hours cannot be met, time may be added to the end of the contract
• Required scrub color: Navy Blue
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork and accountability