Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Shelby, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg 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 active NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit at a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• Standard RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with surge ratios up to 1:7–8
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call is possible; nights may be called back up to 3:00 AM
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required within Region 3 facilities (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — do not apply if not agreeable to floating
• EMR: Epic
• Virtual nursing system (VNO) with 10 cameras supports staff with med witnessing, patient monitoring, and admissions/discharge tasks
• Scheduling cycle runs every 6 weeks

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
• Epic EMR experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 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
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs (ADLs, mobility, feeding), charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7); telemetry monitoring techs are also available
• No HUC on the unit
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental training
• A clinical interview with the unit manager is required as part of the selection process
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply