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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an Emergency Observation Unit, requiring 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Observation Unit of a 457-bed 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
• EPIC EMR system used
• Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system used
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Schedule cycle runs every 6 weeks
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to other nursing units within scope of practice, with travelers prioritized for float assignments
• Floating may be required across Region 1 facilities including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds only)

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in stroke care, 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 insertion/management
• Experience with PCA pumps and medication drip management including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac and observation patients including medication administration and drip management
• Supported by a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, Phlebotomy, and an IV/VAT Team
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously employed in a permanent position
• Free employee parking provided
• Team-oriented department culture with activities such as a unit book club and Netflix watching clubs