Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - Emergency Observation Unit - $1,798 per week

Travel RN – Med/Surg Tele American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an Emergency Observation Unit at a Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital in Concord, NC. Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 12 hours, 3x12 hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jun 22, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Details Emergency Observation Unit in a 457-bed Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital with designations including Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence. 10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients. Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, and angina. RN‑to‑patient ratio of 1:5. Required skills include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexi‑seals, Foley insertion/management, etc.). Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF. EMR: Epic. IV Pumps: Alaris; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell. 12‑hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (0650–1910), 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation every other weekend. Holiday coverage required for 75% of assigned holidays. Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH – peds only)). Candidates must be willing to float to any facility in the region as needed. Schedule is posted in 6‑week cycles. Requirements Active NC RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand. Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year. Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, and general Med/Tele clinical skills. Epic EMR experience. Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted. Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration. Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year (from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN). Additional Information Department support includes a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN (assists with admissions/discharges), Respiratory Therapy (24/7, shared), Hospitalist (24/7, shared), Phlebotomy (shared between RNs and IV team), and an IV/VAT Team. Orientation includes a facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation. A clinical interview is required for this position. RTO: Up to 6 days off may be approved, excluding holidays. Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible. First‑time travelers are not preferred but will be considered. Scrubs: Navy. Free employee parking is available on site. Described as a welcoming, team‑oriented unit culture. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36‑hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler