Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a willingness to float across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• Works in an Acute Decision and Treatment Unit (ADTU), a 12-bed Med/Tele overflow area supporting all inpatient units and ED holding
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, chest pain workup, stroke symptoms, and respiratory issues
• Patient ratio is 1:5–6 RNs, with surge ratios up to 1:7–8; CNA ratio is 1:6–12
• Performs procedures including cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
• Manages medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pump: Alaris; med dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• 12-hour night shifts starting at 7 PM, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is required to all units within scope at the home facility, as well as to other facilities within the assigned regional division as needed

Requirements

• Active NC RN license 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
• General Med/Tele skillset required, including stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and management of drips and drains
• Candidates must have a permanent address 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 of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Departmental support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team (11 AM–7 PM and 11 PM–7 AM), respiratory therapy (24/7), and hospitalist/intensivist coverage
• Orientation consists of a NEO session followed by 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; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Schedule is posted on a 6-week cycle
• Navy scrubs required
• Parking is complimentary
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Must be willing to float to all facilities within the assigned regional division — candidates who are not agreeable should not apply