Post-Surgical Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Concord, 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 hiring a travel RN for a Post Surgical Care Med/Surg Tele position at a Level III Trauma teaching hospital in North Carolina, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float within a regional hospital system.

Details

• Post Surgical Care unit in a 457-bed Level III Trauma teaching hospital designated as a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• 32-bed unit serving a post-surgical patient population with common diagnoses including small bowel obstructions, general surgery (colectomy, colon/small bowel resections, nephrectomy, hysterectomy, mastectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, splenectomy, thyroidectomy), kidney stones, pneumothorax, bariatric surgery, rib fractures, hip fractures, joint replacements, and cellulitis
• Patient ratios of 1:4–6 RN, with potential surge ratios of 1:7–8
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes BD Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Masimo monitors, and remote telemetry monitoring

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, NG tubes, ostomy care, drains, wound care, continuous bladder irrigation, tube feeds, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• 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 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Unit support includes NA+ CNAs (4 per shift), 24/7 charge nurse coverage, 24/7 phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (RT) 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, intensivist 24/7, and a resource nurse as staffing allows
• Remote telemetry monitoring and tech support available
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 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; if contracted hours cannot be met, time must be added to the end of the contract
• Schedule is posted on a 6-week cycle
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply