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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience and current NC or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Med/Surg Telemetry unit with 26 beds
• General medical telemetry overflow and surgical patients including bariatric surgery, urology procedures, and general post-op care
• Typical RN to patient ratio is 1:5-6, may surge to 1:7-8 during critical need
• Night shifts from 7pm to 7am with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to units within designated region including multiple local facilities and within scope of practice
• Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, and Philips monitors are used
• Daily duties include managing surgical and medical telemetry overflow patients and performing advanced nursing skills as required
• Multidisciplinary support team includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomist, IV/VAT team, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist
• No telemetry monitoring techs are present—nurses perform direct monitoring
• Facility is a Chest Pain and Stroke Center without trauma or teaching designation
• Orientation includes facility onboarding and two days of departmental training
• Travelers are required to work at least 75% of holidays assigned during the contract
• Scrub color is navy
• Free parking is provided
• First-time travelers may be considered but previous independent experience is preferred
• Up to 6 days of time off can be approved, excluding holidays

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license in hand at time of application
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum of 18 months Med/Tele RN experience required
• Strong general Med/Tele skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, and drain/tube management
• Experience with medication titration including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the home unit for eligibility

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-650828. 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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