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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 18 months of Med/Surg experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 28-bed Post Surgical Care unit in a Trauma Level III teaching hospital
• Patient population includes orthopedic, spine, vascular, and trauma surgery patients, plus medical overflow
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with surges up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to other units and facilities within the region, as needed and within scope of practice
• EMR: EPIC
• Equipment includes BD Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips and Massimo monitors

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Skills required include incision care, assessment, drain and chest tube management, wound care/wound vacs, mobility assistance, trach care, NG tube insertion, and use of braces/traction
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum of one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide general post-surgical nursing care including wound care, mobility support, and patient education
• Unit is undergoing recertification for Advanced Spine Surgery Certification; travelers will participate in this process with management support
• Supported by CNAs, charge nurse, IV/VAT team, mentor program, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, remote telemetry monitoring, house supervisor, patient safety attendants, BERT, and rapid response/code teams
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color: navy
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Unit culture described as positive and supportive
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Schedule cycle runs in 6-week blocks
• Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least one year before applying