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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 5 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and working 12-hour night shifts.

Details

• Work in a 36-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit at a 874-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes sepsis, respiratory illnesses, GI disorders, infections, liver failure, and AKI/CKD
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6 (acuity dependent); surge staffing may increase ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA support provided at a 1:9 ratio
• Nurses are responsible for reading telemetry monitors and responding independently — no monitoring tech on unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within assigned region (Region 2 or Region 3) and scope of practice to multiple facilities — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• No on-call responsibilities for travelers
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficient in general Med/Tele skills 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
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside 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 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, 24/7 Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse (as available), Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation includes a facility-level NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; time off that results in unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Scrubs: Navy
• Parking is free
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible