Travel Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry - $1,980 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit position requiring a NC or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Work in a Med/Surg unit that is telemetry-capable, with a primarily Med/Surg patient population
• Care for a diverse patient population including observation patients, respiratory conditions, general medical-surgical diagnoses, palliative/end-of-life/hospice patients, psychiatric observation, and diabetes management
• Also treat surgical patients and provide surgical observation care
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating required across all facility campuses as needed
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, must be in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• LTAC experience preferred
• Must pass a Pass/Fail EKG exam during onboarding compliance (2 attempts allowed)
• Skills in respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, nasal cannula, oral suctioning) preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, PICC line management, and peripheral line care preferred
• Skills in GI care including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management preferred
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• Renal skills including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• Surgical drain management skills preferred
• Current driver's license required to verify address

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a variety of medical-surgical and telemetry conditions
• Utilize cardiac monitoring equipment and respond to dysrhythmias, including use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, though prior travel experience is a plus
• RTO must be submitted at the time of application; no post-submission RTO requests accepted
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling due to a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance requirements, including third-party education verification, must be completed by 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to the start date
• No open background check cases permitted for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-726765. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.