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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - MedSurg/Tele for a 12-hour night shift contract role requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience.

Details

• Work on a 32-bed Medical/Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Facility is a designated Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes stroke, seizure, AMS, generalized weakness, AKI/CKD, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds
• RN patient ratio is 1:5-6, with surge staffing potentially increasing to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 1900-0700, totaling 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within region and scope of practice to other facilities as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Rover communication devices

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General medical/surgical nursing skillset required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical/surgical and telemetry nursing care within a family-oriented unit culture
• Supported by a robust care team including CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams, dedicated pharmacist, case managers, Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Nurse Educator, and 24/7 Hospitalist and APP support
• No remote tele monitoring; unit clerk, charge/clinical supervisor, and staff are responsible for reading and posting rhythms every shift
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required to wear Navy Blue scrubs
• Free parking provided
• Must work 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles outside of the home unit; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position before returning as a traveler