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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• 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 2+ years of tele, PCU, or ED experience.

Details

• Work in a hospital's Emergency Observation/CTU area with 10-12 bays plus hallway beds, located within the ED
• Care for adult patients who are discharged from ED in inpatient status awaiting floor bed placement
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5 depending on staffing
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, tele patients, obs patients, pneumonia, sepsis, renal insufficiency, diabetes, stroke/TIA rule out, and chest pain rule out
• 12-hour day shifts, 0650-1910, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope of practice throughout the facility, including CTU and PACU for held patients
• Floating may also be required within the region (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division) and to Free Standing EDs for holds only
• EMR: EPIC
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitors: Masimo and/or Carescape

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• 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
• Skills required: stroke/neuro assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, NG tube insertion/maintenance, 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 system management, PCA pump management, and peripheral lab draws as needed
• Experience titrating drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin within set parameters, along with IVF, antibiotics, and blood product administration
• Strong clinical judgment, effective communication, time management, and ability to manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced environment
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support includes Inpatient Leadership (Director and Nurse Manager), Supervisor, Charge RN, CNAs at 1:10 ratio, ED Liaison for patient flow between CTU and main ED, 24/7 Clinical Education Team/Mentors, 24/7 RT and Hospitalist coverage, 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
• Unit offers an innovative care delivery model for admitted patients, with a culture built on collaboration, communication, flexibility, and shared accountability
• Must work up to 75% of holidays during the contract
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved (excluding holidays); unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Schedule is built in 6-week or longer increments; block scheduling may be accommodated upon manager approval
• Scrub color: navy blue
• Free employee parking available in a parking deck
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous AHSE employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position