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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in North Carolina requiring a compact RN license and 18 months recent Med/Tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and observation cases
• RN patient ratios are 1:5-6, with up to 1:7-8 during surge situations
• Every other weekend rotation is required
• No call or call-back required
• Holiday coverage is required for 75% of holidays
• Floating required within Region 3 facilities and within scope of practice
• EMR is Epic, with a minimum of 6 months Epic experience required
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell for medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms
• Day shift is 7a-7p, with schedule cycles every 6 weeks
• Support staff includes CNAs (1:12 ratio), charge nurse, IV/VAT team, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and 24/7 intensivist coverage
• Telemetry remotely monitored with a dedicated tech
• Charge nurse may have a patient assignment but is always available as a resource
• Facility provides a two-day departmental orientation
• Navy scrubs are required
• Free onsite parking is available
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Up to 6 days of time off can be approved, excluding holidays, with required adjustment to contract length if hours are not met
• Friendly and supportive unit culture

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated skills with cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), IV starts, wound care, and management of tubes and drains
• Minimum 6 months Epic EMR experience required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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