Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,930 per week

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  06/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center facility in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a willingness to float across a multi‑facility region.

• 32‑bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit at a 241‑bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital in Shelby, NC
• Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
• RN‑to‑patient ratio is 1:5-6, with potential surge ratios of 1:7-8
• 12‑hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on‑call responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs
• EMR:
  Epic
• Virtual nursing (VNO) system in use with 10 cameras – virtual RNs can serve as a second witness for certain medications, monitor high‑acuity patients, and assist with admissions and discharges

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non‑titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility – local candidates are not accepted

• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; if contracted hours cannot be met, time must be added to the end of the contract
• Orientation includes facility‑level (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Department support includes CNAs (ADLs, mobility, feeding), a charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist (24/7), and telemetry monitoring technicians – no HUC on unit
• Required scrub color:
  Navy
• Free parking available on‑site
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

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.

Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele