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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - Med/Surg Tele for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital's Emergency Department, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 43-bed ED plus 20 boarding beds within a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Travelers most often cover ED Holds as a Med/Tele RN
• Patient population includes trauma, stroke, cardiac, respiratory, GI, renal, and mental health diagnoses
• RN to patient ratio 1:5 max (acuity dependent), CNA ratio 1:7
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Freestanding EDs, Lake Norman, Central Division) as needed and within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech; nurses read monitors and respond directly

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• General Med/Tele skillset required, including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, foley insertion/management, and PCA pump management
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to ED and ED Hold patients requiring Med/Tele-level nursing support
• Supported by CNAs, HUC/receptionist, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental training
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of holidays
• RTO limited to up to 6 days off, excluding holidays, with contract extension required if hours are not met
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available on site
• First-time travelers not preferred but may be considered
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position