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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 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 experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit within a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma teaching hospital with a Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24 patients
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, and neuro diagnoses in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 on days and nights, with possible surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:12
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week, shift begins at 6:45pm
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Possible low census call-back, up to 3am for nights and 3pm for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms
• Support team includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist coverage, 24/7 intensivist, and remote telemetry monitoring with tele tech

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required
• At least 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General med/surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions
• Collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary support team including charge nurses, respiratory therapists, intensivists, and hospitalists
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available onsite
• Unit culture is described as positive and supportive
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered
• Previous employees who held a permanent position at this health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible for this assignment