Med Surg Tele RN - Emergency Observation Unit
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele - Emergency Observation Unit position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Emergency Observation Unit within 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 ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1900), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• EMR: EPIC
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing via Omnicell
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) as needed and within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required (Resource Team requirement)
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skills required include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, PCA pump use, and medication drip management (cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF)
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a busy Emergency Observation Unit supporting chest pain, stroke, and cardiac patients
• Unit support includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN for admissions/discharges, 24/7 RT and Hospitalist coverage, and a dedicated IV/VAT team
• Travelers will be prioritized for floating assignments and must be adaptable to working within scope of practice on other units
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking provided in a designated deck
• Unit offers a collaborative team culture with activities such as a book club and Netflix watch groups
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel assignment
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered