Med Surg Telemetry RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Trauma Telemetry position on a med/surg unit requiring telemetry rhythm interpretation skills and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit (A4W) within a Level II trauma center hospital
• 34-bed unit staffed with charge RN, RNs, CNAs, and HUC support
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6 on day shift and 1:5-7 on night shift
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Required to work every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per pay period
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Occasional floating to other med/surg units and the ED holding pod
• Typical procedures include IV fluids, tube feeds, peg feedings, and IV antibiotics

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry rhythm interpretation skills required
• Strong critical thinking and time management skills required
• Ability to assess med/surg patients and escalate acuity changes to charge RN, manager, rapid response, or provider
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Collaborate closely with charge RNs, CNAs, and HUC staff as part of a team-oriented unit
• Expected to assist CNAs and fellow nurses as needed
• Must attend huddles at shift start (0650 for day shift, 1850 for night shift)
• Clock in no earlier than 10 minutes before shift start and clock in/out for meal breaks
• Navy blue scrub attire required
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Follows all HCA facility policies and procedures