Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
29 days ago
Charlotte
American Traveler is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 07/27/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Local Contract Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Jul 27, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Openings: 1Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and a valid NC or compact RN license. Details • Work in a 36-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit at a 874-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations, • Patient population includes urological cases (bladder CA, prostatectomy, kidney stones, renal CA, TURBT), GI/hepatic conditions (ESLD, liver failure, AKI/CKD, GI disorders, peritoneal dialysis), transplant patients (pre/post-op kidney, liver, pancreas), and surgical trauma (chest tubes, SCI, GSW, MVA, traumatic falls), • RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4–6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7–8; CNA support at 1:9–12, • 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week, • Every other weekend rotation required, • No on-call responsibilities for travelers, • Floating required within assigned region to multiple facilities, within scope of practice — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply, • EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips, • Nurses are responsible for reading telemetry monitors and responding — no dedicated monitoring tech on unitRequirements, • Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand, • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, • Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year, • Proficiency in general Med/Tele skills including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management, PCA pumps), • Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF, • Epic EMR experience required, • Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted, • Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration, • Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RNAdditional Information, • Unit support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, 24/7 Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse (as available), 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist, and 24/7 Intensivist, • Orientation consists of a New Employee Orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation, • Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays, • Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; hours must be made up at the end of the contract if contracted hours are not met, • Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being considered, • First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered, • Scrubs: Navy required, • Free parking available on site American Traveler Job ID #P-727326L. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. 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.