Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Albemarle, 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 Medical Telemetry position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across a regional health system on night shift.

Details

• Medical Telemetry unit within a 109-bed, non-teaching community hospital designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• 27-bed unit with an average census of 20 patients
• Common diagnoses include stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 (acuity dependent); ratios may increase to 1:7–8 during surge staffing
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH — pediatrics only); candidates unwilling to float to all facilities within the region should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in general Med/Tele skills including stroke care and NIH assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc.)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• 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

Additional Information

• Unit is supported by CNAs, a charge nurse (who may or may not carry a patient assignment), 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and telemetry monitoring technicians; HUC/receptionist available on day shift only
• No dedicated IV/VAT team on unit
• Orientation includes facility NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travel time between facilities is compensated when floating mid-shift
• 75% holiday coverage required
• Required scrub color: Navy blue
• Free parking available on site
• Unit culture described as positive and team-driven
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may 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