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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Tele RN with at least 18 months of recent experience and Epic proficiency for night shifts and regional floating.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a 24-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting with Level 3 trauma designation
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and observation cases
• RN to patient ratios are typically 1:5-6, with occasional surges up to 1:7-8
• Required to work 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with every other weekend rotation
• Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division)
• Epic EMR in use; at least 6 months experience with Epic required
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Massimo monitors, and remote telemetry with tech support
• Assigned patients may have various tubes, drains, and require observation care
• Support staff include CNA (1:12), charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, RT available 24/7, and physician coverage onsite or virtual by shift
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Facility and unit orientation includes NEO and 2 days departmental orientation
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Strong unit culture emphasizing teamwork
• Up to 6 days RTO approved, excluding holidays; additional time off must be added to contract end

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• At least 6 months documented Epic EMR experience
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Skilled in IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care

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-650348. 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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