Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,858 per week in Shelby North, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Shelby North, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,858 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

Job Title-RN - MedSurg/Tele

• Location: Shelby, NC 28150

• Facility Size: 241 beds (Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain & Stroke Center)

• Unit Size: 24 beds (Average Daily Census: 24)

• Shift: 12hr Nights (1845–0715 / 1900–0700) | 36 hours per week

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

• Parking: Free

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 18 months of MedSurg/Tele experience.

• First-Time Travelers: Accepted.

• EMR: EPIC (Minimum 6 months of experience required; exact duration must be noted in the offer).

• Licensure & Certifications: Active RN License, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

Unit Dynamics & Ratios

• Patient Population: Fast-paced Observation unit handling Cardiac, Respiratory, and Neuro diagnoses.

• RN Ratios:

  • Standard: 1:5–6 (Day & Night)

  • Surge Staffing: Can scale up to 1:7–8

• Support Staff:

  • CNA (1:12 ratio)

  • Phlebotomy, IV/VAT Team, and 24/7 RT & Intensivist support.

  • Remote Telemetry monitoring with dedicated Tele techs.

  • Note: No Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). Charge Nurse may take a patient assignment but acts as a resource.

• Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps, Omnicell Med Dispensing, Massimo monitors in all rooms.

Scheduling, Floating & Expectations

• Schedule Cycle: Every 6 weeks.

• Weekend Rotation: Every Other Weekend (EOW).

• Holidays: Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays .

• Requested Time Off (RTO): Up to 6 days can be approved (excluding holidays). If contracted hours cannot be met due to RTO, time must be added to the end of the contract.

• On-Call: Possibility of low census call. For Night shift, you can be called back until 03:00.

• Floating Requirements:

  ⚠️ Mandatory Regional Floating: You must be willing to float across Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division/CMC Main Mercy LCH) based on regional needs. If floated mid-shift, you remain on the clock/paid during travel time. Do not apply if you are not agreeable to this.

Perks & Orientation

• Orientation: Includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation.

• Unit Culture: Noted as "Awesome."

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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