Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 34-bed surgical unit in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of med/tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Med/Surg Tele surgical unit with an average census of 32 patients
• Patient population includes both medical and surgical diagnoses such as DKA, sepsis, CHF, AKI, pneumonia, sickle cell crisis, spinal fusions, pancreatitis, and orthopedic total joint replacements (knees/hips)
• Night shift schedule: 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights; surge staffing may temporarily increase ratios to 1:7–1:8
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Rover Communication devices
• Telemetry monitoring is performed on-unit by staff — no remote tele monitoring is available
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Floating is required within Region 2, which includes Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates who are not willing to float to these facilities should not apply
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) required
• General med/surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs (1:12 ratio), a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, dedicated unit pharmacist, two case managers, a Med/Surg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, a nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
• Orientation includes a facility-level new employee orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color for RNs is navy blue
• Parking is free
• Unit culture is described as welcoming with helpful teammates
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• The facility is a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center but is not a trauma-designated or teaching hospital