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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a 337-bed hospital in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit at a 337-bed hospital in Charlotte, NC
• Patient population includes stroke, seizure, AMS, generalized weakness, AKI/CKD, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6 on days and nights, with potential surge ratios of up to 1:7–8
• Unit uses Epic EMR (experience required), Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• No remote telemetry monitoring — charge nurse, clinical supervisor, and staff are responsible for reading and posting telemetry every shift
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, starting at 0700
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 2, which includes Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — do not apply if unwilling to float to all listed facilities
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) required
• General medical/surgical skillset required
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN is required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs (1:12 ratio), a receptionist/HUC, a free-floating charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT team, a unit-dedicated pharmacist, 2 case managers, a MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy (including nebulizer treatments), a nurse educator, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and APP support
• Orientation includes a nursing education orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• A clinical interview is required for this position
• Parking is complimentary