Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Charlotte North, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,909/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Description
Location: Charlotte North Carolina 28207
Duration: 13 WeeksShift: 12hr Night Shift - 36Shift Information: 1900 - 0700Clinical Interviewing- Yes - manager conducts final interviewOn Call, Call Back Requirements: NoneWeekend Rotation: EOWHoliday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidaysFloating Requirements: Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)
About Facility:
- 207 licensed beds
- No Trauma Designation
- Not a Teaching Hospital
- Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
- Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
- Beds: Will vary based on unit
Will you accept a first-time traveler: Not preferred but will consider
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
- ADTU
- 12 Beds
- Patient Types: Med/Tele Overflow area to support all inpatient units/ED holding; Diagnoses include but are not limited to: CHF, COPD, Chest Pain workup, Stroke s/s, Respiratory issues, etc.; Testing is prioritized
- 7North/South Ortho Surgical
- 48 Beds
- Patient Types: General Medical Overflow; Surgical Patients - Include, but are not limited to: total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders), spinal surgery (laminectomies, discectomies, fusions), shoulder procedures, etc.
- Additional Skills Required: Ortho Experience; Spinal precautions
- 6S Medical Telemetry
- 34 Beds
- Patient Types: COPD, Respiratory illnesses, Diabetic Ulcer, Abdominal pain, Pancreatitis, Altered Mental Status, ESRD, etc.
- 5N Surgical Telemetry
- 26 Beds
- Patient Types: General Medical Telemetry Overflow; Surgical Patients - Bariatric weight loss surgery, Urology procedures, General post op, Abdominal surgeries – GI bleed, small bowel obstruction, foot and ankle surgery
- 4N Cardiac Medical Telemetry
- 29 Beds
- Patient Types: Include, but are not limited to: congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, endocarditis, and initial cardiac work up for chest pain and/or shortness of breath. Initial cardiac work up typically includes prepping patients for cardiac stress test
- Medical Telemetry
- 3N Medical Telemetry
- 31 Beds
- Patient Types: End Stage Renal; PD; Fluid overload; Sickle cell; DM; Altered mental status; Cellulitis; Diabetic ulcers; Pancreatitis; Behavioral health
- 2N Medical
- Beds: 16 beds are Med/Tele Obs; 11 beds are Horizons Detox unit
- Patient Types: New diagnosis DM, Chest Pain, R/O stroke, Abdominal pain, GI bleed, Detox, Suicidal Ideation, Altered Mental Status
- RN: 1:5-6 (critical surge 1:7-8)
- CNA: 1:6-12
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement)
- The only unit with additional skills needed is 7N/S Ortho – see above
- 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
- CNA
- Receptionist/HUC
- Charge nurse – may or may not have patients
- Phlebotomy – peripheral blood draws
- IV/VAT Team: 11a-7p, 11p-7a
- Resource Nurse – as staffing allows
- RT, 24/7
- Hospitalist, 24/7
- Intensivist - ICU provider in house until 11p M-F, till 7p Sat/Sun, VCC coverage and on call Intensivist
- Telemetry monitoring/tech: no
- EMR: Epic
- IV Pump: Alaris
- Med dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors: Phillips
- All units within scope at Mercy
- Within region and scope of practice
- 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
- Please see job posting for dedicated region and discuss the region that applies (will change per requisition)
- Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises
- Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main CMC Mercy Levine Children s Hospital)
- Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, 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)
- NEO
- 2 days departmental
- Weekend rotation: every other
- No call
- 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
- Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
- Scrub Color: Navy
- Parking: Free
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Employer
TalentBurst, Inc
51 nurses recommend working with TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
About Charlotte, NC
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Charlotte, NC here's what you should know:- Cost of living in Charlotte is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F, while in winter, average lows are around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Charlotte, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.
- Charlotte is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation includes buses and light rail, but a car is recommended for convenience.
- Charlotte has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Charlotte.
- Charlotte offers a variety of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, sports events including professional basketball and football, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.
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