Travel Med​/Surg Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of Med/Tele RN experience.

• 12-hour night shift schedule ), 36 hours per week
• 36-bed Med/Surg/Tele unit within a Nursing
  - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery department
• Patient population includes complex GI surgeries such as partial and total colectomy, bowel resections, anastomosis, Whipple procedure, distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy, and liver resection
• Also cares for trauma overflow patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with surge staffing potentially increasing to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:9-12
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech; nurses read monitors and respond
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within assigned region and scope of practice to other facilities as needed

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills required include basic 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)
• Experience with PCA pumps and medication drip management including Heparin, blood products, IVF, and cardiac drips required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year, required from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Provide direct nursing care to complex surgical and trauma overflow patients on a Med/Surg/Tele unit
• Facility is an 874-bed Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center accreditation
• Support team includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, IV/VAT team, resource nurse as available, and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the home unit; local candidates not accepted
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously employed in a permanent position
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-746493. 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:
Travel RN
- Med/Surg Tele

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.