Med Surg Tele RN
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work on a 28-bed Post Surgical Care unit within a Trauma Level III teaching hospital
• Patient population includes orthopedic, spine, vascular, and trauma surgery cases as well as medical overflow patients
• Patient ratios are typically 1:4-6, with surges up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour day shift schedule (0700-1900) with every other weekend rotation
• 36 hours per week on a 6-week scheduling cycle
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needs
• Uses Epic EMR, BD Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips and Massimo monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in post-surgical care including incision care, wound care/wound vacs, chest tube and drain management, trach care, NG tube insertion, and use of braces/traction
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously employed in a permanent position

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive post-surgical nursing care including assessment, mobility support, and patient education
• Supported by a strong care team including CNAs, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, remote telemetry monitoring, and a house supervisor
• Additional support available through Rapid Response/Code Team and Behavioral Response Team for patient safety needs
• Mentorship provided to assist with policy guidance and unit orientation
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers will be first to float to other units and must be adaptable to floating within scope of practice
• Expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any missed contracted hours added to the end of the assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Unit culture is described as positive and supportive
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel position