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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital in Concord, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and strong cardiac and stroke skills.

Details

• Emergency Observation Unit in a 457-bed Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital that is also a 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 diagnoses
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Required procedures and skills include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT/Dobhoff/PEG tube placement, drain and tube management (Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley), and PCA pumps
• Medication drip management includes cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV Pumps: Alaris; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (check-in 6:50 AM, check-out 7:10 PM), 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• Floating is required within Region 1 facilities, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH – pediatrics only); candidates who are not willing to float to all facilities within the region should not apply
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in a general Med/Tele skillset including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and IV medication drip management
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Departmental support includes a supervising Charge RN, a Resource RN to assist with admissions and discharges, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and an IV/VAT team
• Orientation consists of a New Employee Orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental onboarding
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved (excluding holidays); contracted hours must still be met
• Schedule is posted on a 6-week cycle
• Required scrub color: Navy
• Free employee parking is available on-site
• Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being considered
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered