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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg-Tele position requiring an NC or compact license and at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience.

Details

• Work in the 3N Renal Unit, a 31-bed Medical Telemetry unit within a 207-licensed-bed hospital
• Patient population includes end stage renal disease, PD, fluid overload, sickle cell, DM, altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with critical surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:6-12
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) at 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to all units within scope of practice across the designated region, including facilities such as CMC Main, Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital (peds only)
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit does not utilize dedicated telemetry monitoring techs
• Support staff includes CNA, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in stroke care, 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 including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• 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 at the end of the contract
• Schedule cycle repeats every 6 weeks
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least one year if previously employed in a permanent position there
• If required to float mid-shift, travel time between facilities is paid