Med/Surg Tele RN
Charlotte, 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 seeking a Med/Surg-Tele RN for a night shift role at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring NC or compact RN licensure and 2 years of Med/Tele experience.

Details

• 36-bed Med/Surg-Tele unit within a Level I Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes spinal surgery/fusion, stroke, seizure, Myasthenia Gravis, brain tumors/lesions, and AMS cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6 based on acuity, with surge staffing potentially increasing to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week, on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within region and scope of practice, including to multiple facilities within Region 2 or 3
• EPIC EMR used
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Masimo vital machines, and Phillips portable monitors
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech; nurses are responsible for reading monitors and responding

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• General Med/Tele skillset including cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management
• Skilled in post-op neuro and spine care, including patient and family education
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Skilled in assessing and managing acute and chronic pain, including in patients with history of substance abuse
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for high-acuity Med/Surg-Tele patients, including post-op spine and neuro cases
• Supported by CNAs, HUC/receptionist, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurses, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• No more than 2 call-offs permitted during the 13-week contract to avoid risk of cancellation
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, positive attitude, openness to real-time feedback, and strong focus on quality care initiatives including CAUTI, HAPI, fall, and CLABSI prevention
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year