Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Charlotte, NC
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

RN - MedSurg/Tele | Charlotte, NC | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,677 - $1,765
• Shift: 1900-0700
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: Not specified

Join our team as a dedicated RN specializing in MedSurg/Telemetry at a leading acute-care hospital in Charlotte, NC. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility, known for its commitment to excellence in patient care.

About the Facility:

• 874 Licensed beds
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds: 43 ED Beds and 20 boarding beds
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years Med/Tele experience (Resource Team)
• First-time travelers: Not preferred but will consider (Resource Team)

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Travelers will most often be hired as Med/Tele RN to cover ED Holds
• Trauma level 1 – GSW, Stabbing, MVA, Falls, Stroke, Heart Failure, Chest pain, patients requiring fluid resuscitation/blood products, COPD, Cardiac Cath pre, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, mental health, Respiratory illnesses, GI Disorders and infections, Liver Failure, AKI/CKD

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:5 max (acuity dependent)
• CNA: 1:7

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement)

Skills Required:

• General Med/Tele skillset: Stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc.), PCA pumps
• Medication gtt management to include: Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF

Support within the Department:

• CNA – ratios vary
• Receptionist/HUC
• Charge nurse, 24/7 – may or may not have patients
• Phlebotomy – peripheral blood draws only
• IV/VAT Team
• Resource Nurse – as available
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring/tech: No monitoring tech; nurses read monitors and respond

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips

Floating:

• Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation:

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call for travelers
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours

Other Notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a qualified RN with a passion for MedSurg/Telemetry, we encourage you to apply today!