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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - Med/Surg Tele for a Trauma Level III teaching hospital's Emergency Observation Unit, requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Emergency Observation Unit in a 457-bed Trauma Level III teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center of Excellence designations
• 10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, and angina diagnoses
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5, CNA ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Experience with PCA pumps required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac and stroke-related diagnoses within a Med/Surg Tele unit
• Unit support includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN for admissions/discharges, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist coverage, and a dedicated IV/VAT team
• Phlebotomy duties are a combined effort between RNs and the IV team
• Travelers are expected to float first to other nursing units within scope of practice, including floating across facilities within the region as needed
• Paid for travel time if floating mid-shift between facilities
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with contract extension required if hours are not met
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking provided
• Positive team culture with unit activities such as book club and group Netflix watching
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; locals are not accepted
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position