Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

American Traveler 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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a 12-hour night shift contract requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NIHSS certification.

• Medical/Surgical unit with 35 beds and an average daily census of 22
• Cares for general Med/Surg patients including stroke, CHF, COPD, respiratory illness, diabetes, post-surgical, and behavioral health cases
• RN patient ratio of 1:5-6, acuity dependent, with surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour night shift from , 36 hours per week on a 4-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within Stanly to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU, and ED, as well as across Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH-peds) as needed within scope of practice
• EPIC EMR used
• Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, and Masimo equipment used
• Telemetry monitoring/tech support available on-unit, but RN must read own tele strips when floated

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skills required include post-op care, orthopedic experience, TPN/PPN management, stroke assessment/NIH scale, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley), PCA pump management, and wound care
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips (Diltiazem), Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Provide direct nursing care across a range of medical/surgical and telemetry patients, performing procedures and monitoring per unit protocols
• Support staff includes CNAs for all scope duties, HUC/receptionist on dayshift only, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team on dayshift only, resource nurse as staffing allows, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Charge nurse coverage may or may not be included in staffing
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation, totaling 3 days at the facility
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved (excluding holidays); unmet contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork
• Facility is a 109-licensed-bed hospital with no trauma designation, not a teaching hospital, and designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job  #P-771107. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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