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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - MedSurg/Tele for a 13-week contract requiring 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Observation Unit of a Trauma Level III teaching hospital
• 10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, and angina cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5 and CNA to patient ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p on a 36 hour per week schedule
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• EPIC EMR used
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• 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 with drain and tube management including Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, and foley insertion/management
• Experience managing PCA pumps and medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a collaborative team including a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN, RT, Hospitalist, and IV/VAT Team
• Resource RN assists with admissions and discharges
• Phlebotomy responsibilities shared between RNs and the IV team
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays, with any unmet contracted hours added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking deck available
• Unit offers a supportive team culture with activities such as a book club and group Netflix watching
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position