Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,807 to $1,861 per week in Shelby North, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Shelby North, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,807 to $1,861 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele

Location:  Shelby North Carolina 28150

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information: 1900-0700

Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No:  Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements:  Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days

Weekend Rotation:  EOW

Holiday Requirements:  Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements:  Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)

About Facility:

• 241 licensed beds
• Level 3 Trauma
• Teaching Hospital: No
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds: 32
• Census: Average patients/day: 32

Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months Med/Tele RN experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Stroke, Respiratory Illnesses: Flu/Pneumonia/COVID, Renal Failure, Peritoneal Dialysis, Wounds, etc.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
• LPN (if applicable): 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
• CNA: 1:10

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.

Support within the Department:

• CNA - ADLs, mobility, feeding
• No HUC
• Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
• Phlebotomy: Yes
• IV/VAT Team: Yes
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring/tech: Yes

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Yes
• Med dispensing: Yes
• Monitors: Yes

Unit specific equipment: VNO (virtual nursing - 10 cameras)

• Virtual RNs can act as 2nd RN Witness for certain meds, can closely monitor patients requiring special monitoring, can assist with Admission/Discharge items, etc.

Floating:

• Within region and scope of practice
• Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
  • Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)
  • If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental Yes

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• Call: Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Yes
• 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 times: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free: Yes
• Unit Culture: Works great together, very patient centered, fun loving

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Why TalentBurst?
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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.