Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Huntersville, 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 Med/Surg Tele RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring NC or compact license and 2 years of cardiac/neuro telemetry experience.

Details

• Variable Med/Surg unit focused on cardiac and neurology services
• Patient population includes stroke, hip/knee, colorectal cancer, ERAS, general surgical, GYN surgical, hospice, cardiac, pre/post cath, tele neurology, and oncology patients
• Target patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Option for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required as needed to other Med/Surg units
• Travelers may be required to care for COVID-positive patients (exemption for pregnant staff only)
• Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR charting systems

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending accepted at submission)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Skills required: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with cardiac drip management required; titration of cardiac drips preferred
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and must disclose prior employment details, subject to facility approval
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Unit schedules are used for scheduling
• Unit orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts, with hospital orientation requiring availability each day during week one
• Scrubs must be navy and/or white in any combination
• Travel pairs are allowed if placed on different units with separate schedules and transportation
• Pre-start learning modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually