Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Shelby, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed surgical unit with an average census of 28 patients
• Patient population includes total joint replacements, colon resections, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, amputations, hip fractures, small bowel obstructions (SBO), and medical overflow
• Daytime RN patient ratio is 1:4-6; nighttime is 1:5-6, with surge ratios potentially reaching 1:7-8
• 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census call is possible; callback required up to 3:00 PM for day shift
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating is required within Region 3, which includes Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• 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
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of one 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 must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Orientation includes hospital new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
• Department support includes CNAs, a unit receptionist/HUC, charge nurses, a dedicated phlebotomy team, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalists (24/7), intensivists (24/7), and telemetry monitoring techs
• Navy scrubs are required
• Free parking is available on site
• A manager interview is required as part of the hiring process