Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an ADTU setting, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an Acute Decision and Treatment Unit (ADTU) within a 207-licensed-bed hospital that is a designated Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center (no trauma designation, non-teaching)
• The ADTU is a 12-bed unit serving as a Med/Tele overflow area supporting all inpatient units and ED holding, with common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, chest pain workup, stroke symptoms, and respiratory conditions
• Patient ratios are 1:5-6 RN-to-patient (up to 1:7-8 during critical surge), with CNA support at 1:6-12
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities
• Floating is required to all units within scope at the assigned facility, as well as to other facilities within the assigned region as needed — candidates unwilling to float to regional facilities should not apply
• EMR is Epic; IV pumps are Alaris; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitors are Philips

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficient general Med/Tele skillset required, including 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, PCA pumps)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF required
• Candidate's permanent address must be 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 last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• Orientation includes facility-level NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, a Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, an IV/VAT Team (11 AM–7 PM and 11 PM–7 AM), Respiratory Therapy (24/7), and Hospitalist coverage (24/7)
• 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
• Navy scrubs are required
• Free parking is available
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered