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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele position at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Clinical Decision Unit in a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital in Shelby, NC
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Diverse patient population including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological diagnoses in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 (days and nights), with potential surge ratios up to 1:7–8; CNA support at 1:12
• Common procedures include cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), IV starts, blood product administration, wound care/dressing changes, and care of patients with tubes and drains
• EMR: Epic (minimum 6 months of experience required)
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitoring: Masimo in all rooms
• Telemetry monitoring is performed remotely via a telemetry technician
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (badge in 6:45 AM–7:15 PM), 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• Low census call is possible; callback available up to 3:00 PM for day shift
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• Schedule is set on a 6-week cycle

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required (minimum 6 months; amount of experience should be noted in your profile)
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and management of non-titrating cardiac drips
• Core Med/Surg/Tele skill set required, including IV starts, blood product administration, wound care, and care of patients with tubes and drains
• Must reside 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
• Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible

Additional Information

• Provide MedSurg/Tele nursing care to a diverse medical patient population in a fast-paced clinical decision unit
• Department support includes CNA coverage, charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), on-site hospitalist (day shift) with virtual coverage evenings and overnight, and intensivist (24/7)
• No HUC support is available on the unit
• Orientation consists of NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free on-site parking is available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply