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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Med/Surg Tele for a night shift position in a Clinical Transition Unit requiring tele, PCU, or ED experience and NC/compact RN licensure.

Details

• Clinical Transition Unit located within the Emergency Department, with 10-12 bays plus hallway beds for patients discharged from the ED in inpatient status awaiting floor placement
• Adult patient population with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, renal insufficiency, diabetes, stroke/TIA rule out, and chest pain rule out (no STEMI/NSTEMI)
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5 depending on staffing
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1850-0710) with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within scope of practice to any unit or inpatient holding area within the facility, and potentially to other facilities within the region (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as well as Free Standing EDs for holds only
• EPIC EMR used
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Masimo and/or Carescape monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of true telemetry or PCU experience required; ED experience also accepted
• First-time travelers considered only with 3+ years of PCU experience
• Required skills include stroke/neuro assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, NG tube and Dobhoff management, enteral feedings including PEG tubes, JP and other drain management, wound care and wound vac management, chest tube management, foley insertion/maintenance, flexi-seal management, PCA pump management, and peripheral lab draws
• Experience titrating drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin within set parameters, as well as administering IVF, antibiotics, and blood products
• Strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and time management skills required for a fast-paced environment
• 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

• Support team includes Inpatient Leadership (Director and Nurse Manager), Supervisor, Charge RN, CNAs at 1:10 ratio, an ED Liaison to assist with patient flow, 24/7 Clinical Education Team and mentors, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, and Phlebotomy and IV/VAT support
• Orientation includes NEO, 2 days of department orientation (potentially on any unit within float scope), and a 4-hour orientation with the ED Liaison
• Holiday coverage of up to 75% of holidays within the contract required
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Schedules are built in 6-week or longer increments, with possible block scheduling accommodation upon request
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free employee parking available
• Unit offers an innovative care delivery model for admitted patients with a collaborative, flexible team culture
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position