Med Surg Telemetry ED Observation 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 a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position in an Emergency Observation Unit requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Emergency Observation Unit with 10 beds and average daily census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, and angina cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5 and CNA ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week on a 6-week cycle
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division) based on staffing needs, within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skills required include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, PCA pump management, and medication drip management (cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, IVF)
• Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Trauma Level III, teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence designations
• Unit support includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN for admissions/discharges, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, and dedicated IV/VAT team
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking available
• Positive team culture with activities such as a unit book club and group Netflix watching events
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Returning employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered