Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $2070 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 18 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 18 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 1 month within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a North Carolina license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Part-Time at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:
- Ortho experience and spinal precautions required for 7N/S Ortho.
- General Med/Tele skillset: stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management), PCA pumps.
- Medication gtt management to include cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Travel experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered.

Unit Details:
- Resource team supports ADTU, 7N/S Ortho Surgical, 6S Medical Telemetry, 5N Surgical Telemetry, 4N Cardiac Medical Telemetry, 3N Medical Telemetry, and 2N Medical.
- ADTU: Med/Tele overflow area supporting all inpatient units/ED holding; diagnoses include CHF, COPD, chest pain workup, stroke signs/symptoms, and respiratory issues; testing is prioritized.
- 7N/S Ortho Surgical: General medical overflow and surgical patients including total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders), spinal surgery (laminectomies, discectomies, fusions), and shoulder procedures.
- 6S Medical Telemetry: COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetic ulcer, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, altered mental status, ESRD.
- 5N Surgical Telemetry: General medical telemetry overflow; surgical patients include bariatric weight loss surgery, urology procedures, general post-op, abdominal surgeries, GI bleed, small bowel obstruction, and foot and ankle surgery.
- 4N Cardiac Medical Telemetry: Congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, endocarditis, and initial cardiac workup for chest pain and/or shortness of breath; includes prepping patients for cardiac stress tests.
- 3N Medical Telemetry: End stage renal disease, PD, fluid overload, sickle cell, diabetes mellitus, altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health.
- 2N Medical: Med/Tele observation and Horizons Detox; patient types include new diagnosis diabetes mellitus, chest pain, rule-out stroke, abdominal pain, GI bleed, detox, suicidal ideation, and altered mental status.
- RN ratio 1:5-6 (critical surge 1:7-8); CNA ratio 1:6-12.
- Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, and Phillips monitors.
- Department support includes CNA, receptionist/HUC, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, IV/VAT team (11a-7p, 11p-7a), RT and hospitalist 24/7, intensivist in house until 11p M-F and 7p Sat/Sun with VCC coverage and on-call intensivist; no telemetry tech.

Special Requests:
- RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays; must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours.

Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend.
- No call.
- Travelers will work 75% of holidays.
- Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks.

Floating Requirements:
- Float to all units within scope at Mercy and within Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH) - as needed, within scope of practice.

6 days maximum time off

1 Manager reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: NC
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-09-14
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3