Tele RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring 2 years of recent experience and NC or compact RN licensure in a Level II trauma center.

Details

• 34-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit (A4W Trauma Tele)
• Day shift staffing includes 1 charge RN, 6-7 RNs, 3 CNAs, and 1 HUC; night shift includes 1 charge RN, 5-7 RNs, 2 CNAs, and 1 HUC
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6 on day shift and 1:5-7 on night shift
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Floating required to other med/surg units and occasionally to the ED holding pod
• Required to work every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per pay period

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Telemetry rhythm interpretation skills required
• Strong critical thinking and time management skills required
• Ability to assess med/surg level patients and escalate changes in acuity appropriately
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Monitor and manage telemetry patients, including IV fluids, tube feeds, peg feedings, and IV antibiotics
• Attend shift huddles at 0650 for day shift or 1850 for night shift
• Clock in no earlier than 0638 or 1838 depending on shift, with clocking required for meal breaks
• Navy blue scrub attire required
• Strong team player mentality expected, including willingness to assist CNAs and other nurses
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered