Med/Surg Tele RN
Charlotte, 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 seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a busy surgical unit requiring 2+ years of Med/Tele RN experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Nursing unit specializing in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) within a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with 874 licensed beds
• 36-bed unit caring for complex GI surgery patients (partial and total colectomy, bowel resections, anastomosis, Whipple, distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy, liver resection) and trauma overflow
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with surge staffing potentially increasing to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:9-12
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors used on the unit
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech; nurses independently read monitors and respond
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within region and scope of practice to other facilities as needed based on regional assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Most recent clinical experience within the last year required
• Experience with complex GI surgical and trauma patient populations required
• General Med/Tele skillset required including basic cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management)
• Experience with PCA pumps and medication drip management (Heparin, blood products, IVF, cardiac drips) 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 required

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to complex surgical and trauma overflow patients on a busy ERAS unit
• Unit support includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, IV/VAT team, resource nurse as available, and 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 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
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from 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 being eligible for a travel assignment
• If floating mid-shift between facilities, travel time will be paid and traveler will remain on the clock