Travel Med/Surg Tele RN - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• 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 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience, ACLS, and NIHSS certification on night shift.

Details

• , 23-bed Med/Surg Tele unit within a Trauma Level III teaching hospital with an average daily census of 21 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, rule-out stroke, syncope, dizziness, and respiratory illness cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5
• 12-hour night shift, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Floating required within the region to other nursing units and facilities as needed, within scope of practice
• Schedule cycle runs every 6 weeks

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management)
• Experience with PCA pumps and medication drip management including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Tele unit including cardiac monitoring, wound and drain management, and medication administration
• Supported by a dedicated Supervisor, free-floating Charge RN, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, and a combined Phlebotomy/IV team
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers will be required to work approximately 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any missed contracted hours added to the end of the assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking deck available
• Great team culture including unit book clubs and group activities
• First-time travelers considered, though not preferred
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible to return

American Traveler Job ID #P-738578. 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.