Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in High Point, 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 RN
- Med/Surg Tele for a Joint Replacement Center requiring 1 year of experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

• Work in a 24-bed Joint Replacement Center unit within a teaching hospital that is a Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• Average patient length of stay of 1.2 days
• Patient population includes total hip and knee replacement, bariatric surgery, urology surgical, spine surgery, and GYN procedure patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:6 and CNA to patient ratio of 1:9
• 12-hour day shift schedule from , 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with the unit currently operating Monday-Friday and occasional Saturday need
• Minimal floating required, with possible floating to the medical surgical unit if needed
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors used on the unit

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required for Resource Team role
• Minimum 1 year of core RN experience in the specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience caring for surgical patients required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Provide Med/Surg-Tele nursing care within a Joint Replacement Center setting
• Support available from CNAs at times, charge nurses, phlebotomy, resource nurses, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalists and intensivists as needed, telemetry monitoring techs, and rapid response RNs
• Facility-level orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation provided
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Free on-campus parking available
• Unit culture described as strong
• Travelers will work approximately 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job  #P-771220. 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

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.