Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN
6 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: 05/04/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: May 4, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Work in an Acute Decompression and Transition Unit (ADTU) and satellite unit comprising five Med/Surg and Med/Tele units, primarily focused on decompressing the ED and other specialty areas within the hospital, • Large academic medical center with 874 licensed beds, designated as a Level I Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center, • Patient population consists of adults and geriatrics with common diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, falls with injuries, MVC with injuries, pulmonary embolism, DVT, UTI, pneumothorax, GI bleeds, and CVA, • RN-to-patient ratios vary by unit: 1:5–6 on 6CD (acuity-dependent, up to 1:7–8 during surge), and 1:4 on 3K, 5A, 3L, and 1T, • 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week, • Every other weekend rotation required, • No on-call or call-back requirements, • Floating required within the assigned region and scope of practice, which may include multiple facilities across the region, • EMR: Epic (experience preferred), • IV pumps: Alaris | Med dispensing: Omnicell | Monitors: Philips, • Telemetry monitoring is nurse-managed with no dedicated tele tech; each primary nurse is responsible for completing a telemetry interpretation each shiftRequirements, • Active NC or compact RN license required, • Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), • Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year, • Strong general Med/Tele skillset required, 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 required, • One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration, • Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration, • Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not acceptedAdditional Information, • Nurses are responsible for monitoring telemetry on their unit; the charge nurse on the main unit (6CD) also assists with telemetry oversight, • Robust departmental support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on 6CD), a free charge nurse (on 6CD), 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, 24/7 intensivist coverage, and long-term resource nurses, • Orientation includes hospital-wide NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation, • Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle, • Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays, • Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract, • Required scrub color: Navy Blue, • Free parking is available on site, • First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered 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.