Registered Nurse Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Burlington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring NIH Stroke Scale certification and remote telemetry monitoring experience. Details Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit caring for a variety of patients with multiple co-morbidities, specializing in stroke (neuro) patients 1:5 to 1:6 nurse to patient ratio Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Every other weekend and holidays as needed Float required between all Cone Health facilities Uses Epic EMR Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) in hand at time of consideration Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Epic EMR experience required Remote telemetry monitoring experience required; on-unit telemetry monitoring preferred Experience with feeding tube care and management required Experience with accessing ports, blood product administration, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs required Experience with CVA and nasal cannula required Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac required Must pass a Pass/Fail EKG compliance exam with up to two attempts allowed Additional Information Provide nursing care for cardiac telemetry and neurological/stroke patients, including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; no local rates apply RTO must be submitted with the application; no post-submission RTO requests accepted American Traveler Job ID P-748094. 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 About American Traveler 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.