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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and ACLS/NIHSS certification.

Details

• 12-hour night shift (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Hospital setting with 207 licensed beds, designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Home unit assigned on first day of orientation, which may include ADTU, Ortho Surgical, Medical Telemetry, Surgical Telemetry, Cardiac Medical Telemetry, or Medical units
• Patient types vary by unit and include CHF, COPD, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, GI issues, ESRD, surgical post-op, and behavioral health
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 (critical surge up to 1:7-8); CNA ratio 1:6-12
• EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Medication dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Phillips
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No call requirements
• Floating required within designated region and scope of practice, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Ortho and spinal precaution experience required for 7N/S Ortho Surgical unit
• General Med/Tele skills required: 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)
• Epic EMR experience required
• 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 across a variety of Med/Surg and Telemetry units within a large hospital system
• Supported by CNAs, HUC/receptionists, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurses, RT, hospitalists, and intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel assignment eligibility
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered