Med Surg Telemetry 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 seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 44-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit in a Level 3 Trauma hospital with Stroke and Chest Pain Center of Excellence designations
• Cares for adult medical patients with respiratory illness, GI illness, sepsis, CHF, diabetes, behavioral health, and placement issues
• RN patient ratio of 1:4-6, with surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• Remote telemetry monitoring provided for all patients
• 12-hour night shift from 1845-0700, with some shifts 0645-1900, scheduled on a 6-week cycle
• 36 standard hours per week with every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float within the region to other nursing units and facilities, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities, within scope of practice
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Patient Safety Net (PSN) monitoring system
• Unit equipment includes Hoyer lift, EKG, bladder scanner, and vein finder

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, wound care, and plurex catheter management
• Strong communication skills and positive bedside manner required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth 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 including central line placement, with CNA and phlebotomy support for peripheral sticks
• Supported by a dedicated IV/VAT team for difficult sticks and central line dressing changes
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support provides all respiratory treatments
• 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage available for consults
• Charge nurse available when staffing allows, with unit secretary support on dayshift
• Orientation includes new employee orientation, facility flash orientation, and 2 days of departmental orientation with a preceptor
• Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with contract extension required if hours are not met
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free employee parking available
• Positive, busy unit culture with a strong learning environment and helpful staff
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• Previous permanent employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler