Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,822 per week in Shelby, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Shelby, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,822 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Shelby, North Carolina, 28150!

RN – MedSurg/Telemetry

Shift: 12-hour Nights (36 hours/week)
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Unit Overview

• 32-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Average daily census: 32 patients
• First-time travelers accepted
• Minimum of 18 months of MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience required

Patient Population

• Stroke
• Respiratory illnesses (Flu, Pneumonia, COVID-19)
• Renal failure
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Wound care patients
• General medical-surgical and telemetry patients

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:5–6 (up to 1:7–8 during surge staffing)
• LPN: 1:5–6 (up to 1:7–8 during surge staffing)
• CNA: 1:10

Required Certifications

• Active RN license
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Management of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Wound care
• Drain and tube management
• Peripheral IV insertion
• Central line management
• General MedSurg/Telemetry nursing skills

Support & Resources

• CNA support
• Charge nurse support
• Phlebotomy services
• Vascular Access/IV Team
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Intensivist coverage 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring available
• EMR: Epic

Floating

• Floating required based on operational needs within the region and within scope of practice.

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• Department-specific orientation

Scheduling

• Every other weekend
• Potential low census call
• Travelers work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of requested time off may be approved (excluding holidays)
• Schedule published every 6 weeks

Additional Information

• Clinical interview required
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking
• Collaborative, patient-centered team environment

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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