Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

Talent Burst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

JOB DESCRIPTION

RN - Med Surg/Tele

• 109 Licensed Beds
• No Trauma Designation
• Not a Teaching Hospital – no residents/students
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Radius rule:
  Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds: 35
• Average Census: 22
• Minimum Experience required: 18 months Med/Tele RN exp (Resource Team requirement)
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? Not preferred, will consider

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• General Med/Surg patients – Stroke, CHF, COPD, Respiratory Illnesses, Diabetes, Post-Surgical, Behavioral Health, etc.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:5

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement)

Skills required:

• Post-op care, Orthopedic experience, TPN, PPN
• General Med/Tele skillset:
  Stroke experience/NIH assessments, Chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc), PCA pumps, wound care
• Medication gtt management to include:
  Cardiac drips (Diltiazem), Heparin, blood products, IVF

Support within the Department:

• CNA? Duties? Yes – all duties within scope
• Receptionist/HUC? Only on dayshift
• Charge nurse – may or may not be in staffing
• Phlebotomy
• IV/VAT Team, only on dayshift
• Resource Nurse – as staffing allows
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring/tech – available for this unit but RN will have to read own Tele strips when floated to other units

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump:
  Alaris
• Med dispensing:
  Omnicell
• Monitors:
  Phillips
• Unit specific equipment:
  Masimo

Floating:

• Within Stanly - Med/Tele, ICU, PCU (if open), ED
• 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
• 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
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental (we complete 3 days orientation at Stanly)

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
• Schedule cycle: every 4 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color:
  Navy
• Parking:
  Free

Unit Culture: Teamwork

Talent Burst Job
-04235. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Med Surg/Tele

Talent Burst 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.