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 an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and NIHSS certification.

Details

• 12-bed Med/Tele overflow unit (ADTU) supporting all inpatient units and ED holding
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, chest pain workup, stroke symptoms, and respiratory issues
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with critical surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:6-12
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7:00 PM-7:00 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to other units and facilities within the designated region, based on scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech support

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 cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, and NGT placement
• Experience managing drains and tubes including Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, and foley catheters
• Experience with medication drip management including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Epic EMR experience required
• 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

Additional Information

• Deliver Med/Surg and telemetry-level nursing care within a busy overflow unit supporting multiple inpatient areas and the ED
• Work alongside a support team including CNAs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Facility is a 207-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations, without trauma or teaching hospital status
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers will be required to work approximately 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved (excluding holidays); any missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Schedule operates on a 6-week cycle
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Returning employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position