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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

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 Night Shift schedule, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to other units and facilities within the region, within scope of practice
• EPIC EMR used, along with Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP, flexiseal, foley)
• 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
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a Med/Surg Tele unit supported by a Charge RN, Resource RN, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and IV/VAT team
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Travelers must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before returning
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the home unit to qualify for this position
• 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
• Free employee parking provided
• Unit known for a strong team culture, including a book club and group activities