Med/Surg Telemetry Clinical Decision Unit RN
Shelby, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 Med/Surg Tele Clinical Decision Unit position in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed Clinical Decision Unit at a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital in Shelby, NC
• Patient population includes various diagnoses spanning cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and other conditions in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6 on both day and night shifts, with potential surge ratios of up to 1:7–8
• Telemetry monitoring is performed remotely with a dedicated tele tech
• EMR: Epic (minimum 6 months of experience required)
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; bedside monitoring: Masimo in all rooms
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Low census call is possible; night shift nurses may be called back up to 3:00 AM
• Floating is required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs and within scope of practice — do not apply if not agreeable to this requirement
• Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency with cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• General Med/Surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV insertion, blood product administration, and wound care
• Epic EMR experience required (minimum 6 months; amount of experience should be noted for consideration)
• 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

• CNA support available at a 1:12 ratio; no Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) on unit
• Charge nurse is always available as a resource and may also carry a patient assignment
• Additional support includes phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), on-site hospitalist coverage during day shift (virtual evenings/overnight), and 24/7 intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes facility-level NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any hours missed must be added to the end of the contract
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former employees of any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated from a permanent position for at least 1 year before being considered
• Required scrub color: navy
• Free parking is available on site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply