Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
High Point, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Med/Surg Tele for a night shift position requiring a NC or compact license and at least one year of relevant experience.

Details

• 36-bed Med/Surg unit (6 North Ortho-Urology) within a 351-bed teaching hospital
• Patient population includes general med/surg diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues, infections, wounds, CIWA, and CBI patients
• Also cares for post-operative floor-level-of-care patients including bariatric, hip, trauma surgical, and bucks traction cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:6, LPN 1:6, CNA 1:9-12
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating may be required to sister units 7N and 7S, both med-surg with similar ratios and expectations
• Unit supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, telemetry monitoring/tech, charge nurse, and phlebotomy services
• Uses Encompass/EPIC EMR, Baxter IV pumps (transitioning to Alaris in 2026), Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips MX-40 monitors

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent core med/surg/tele experience required
• Skilled in IV start/maintenance, foley and NG tube care, chest tubes, wound care/dressing changes, wound vacs/drains, heparin drips, and CBI
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide general med/surg nursing care including line and tube management, wound care, and medication administration
• Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designated facility with no trauma designation
• Facility-level and 2-day unit-specific orientation provided
• Scrub color requirement: royal blue
• Free on-site parking available
• Strong unit culture with experienced leadership and team support
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after holding a permanent position