Travel RN Med/Surg Telemetry
24 days ago
Charlotte
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 04/06/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Apr 6, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • 12-hour day shifts (0700–1900), 36 hours per week, • Every other weekend rotation required, • 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with an average census of 32 patients, • Patient population includes stroke, seizure, altered mental status, generalized weakness, AKI/CKD, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds, • RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7–8, • EMR: Epic (experience required), • IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips; communication: Rover, • Floating required within Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply, • No on-call or call-back requirementsRequirements, • Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand, • Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), • Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, with most recent experience within the last year, • Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), • General medical/surgical nursing skillset required, • At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, • Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for considerationAdditional Information, • Unit is supported by CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, a free-floating Charge Nurse, 24/7 Phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT Team, a unit-dedicated Pharmacist, two Case Managers, a MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy (handles nebulizer treatments), a Nurse Educator, 24/7 Hospitalist, and APP support, • No remote telemetry monitoring — unit staff, including the Unit Clerk and Charge/Clinical Supervisor, are responsible for reading and posting telemetry every shift, • Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays, • Orientation includes facility-level NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation, • Required scrub color for RNs is navy blue, • Free parking available on site, • Permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted, • Candidates who have held a permanent (staff) position with any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.