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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 36-bed Med/Surg Tele unit specializing in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
• Patient population includes complex GI surgeries (colectomy, bowel resections, Whipple, pancreatectomy, liver resection) and trauma overflow
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with surge staffing up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:9-12
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech; nurses read monitors and respond
• EPIC EMR used
• Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Phillips cardiac monitors
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements for travelers
• Floating required within assigned region and scope of practice to other facilities as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Skilled in basic cardiac rhythm interpretation, 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 catheters
• Experience managing PCA pumps and medication drips including Heparin, blood products, IVF, and cardiac drips
• 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

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to complex GI surgical and trauma overflow patients on a Med/Surg Tele unit
• Facility is an 874-bed Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center recognition
• Support team includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurses, and 24/7 RT, 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; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the home unit; local candidates not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working in a permanent position
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered