Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,941 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN - Med/Surg Tele for a Surgical Telemetry unit, requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least 18 months of Med/Tele nursing experience.

Details

• Work on a 26-bed Surgical Telemetry unit within a 207-licensed-bed hospital
• Care for general medical telemetry overflow and surgical patients including bariatric, urology, general post-op, and abdominal surgery cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with critical surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio ranges from 1:6-12
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) at 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities
• Floating required within designated region to other facilities as needed, within scope of practice
• Assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• Facility is a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center with no trauma designation and is not a teaching hospital
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Med/Tele skillset required, including stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IV fluids required
• PCA pump experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to a mix of surgical and telemetry overflow patients on a busy 5N Surgical Telemetry unit
• Supported by CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy team, IV/VAT team, resource nurses, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivist coverage
• No dedicated telemetry monitoring tech on the unit
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 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
• Schedule operates on a 6-week cycle
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available onsite
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before eligibility

American Traveler Job ID #P-738099. 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.