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 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center 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
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient population includes a fast-paced mix of cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and other observation cases
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 (with potential surge ratios up to 1:7–8); CNA support at 1:12
• Telemetry monitoring performed remotely via telemetry technician
• EMR: Epic (minimum 6 months of experience required)
• IV Pump: Alaris; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell; Patient Monitors: Masimo (all rooms)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (36 hours/week)
• Shift times: 0645–1915 or 1845–0715
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates who are unwilling to float to these facilities should not apply
• Low census call possible; RNs may be called back up to 3:00 PM for day shift
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in 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/dressing changes
• Epic EMR experience required (minimum 6 months; amount of experience must be documented on the candidate profile)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• 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

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Unit support includes CNA coverage, charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), on-site Hospitalist (days) with virtual coverage evenings/overnight, and Intensivist (24/7)
• No HUC on the unit
• Orientation includes a NEO session plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Schedules are issued on a 6-week cycle
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
• Required scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available on site