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: 7/20/2026

About the Position

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

Facility Information

• Location: Shelby, NC
• 241 licensed beds
• Level III Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Non-Teaching Hospital

Unit Details

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Beds: 24
• Average Daily Census: 24
• Fast-paced observation unit caring for patients with a variety of cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and medical-surgical diagnoses

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 18 months of recent MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience
• First-time travelers accepted
• Minimum 6 months of EPIC experience required

Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Medical-surgical nursing skills
• IV starts
• Blood product administration
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Care of patients with drains, tubes, and other medical devices

Staffing & Support

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:5–6 (Days/Nights)
• Surge staffing may increase ratios to 1:7–8
• CNA: 1:12

Unit Support

• Charge Nurse (may carry an assignment)
• CNAs
• Phlebotomy Team
• IV/VAT Team
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage on-site during days; virtual coverage nights
• Intensivist available 24/7
• Remote telemetry monitoring with Tele Tech support

Equipment & Technology

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Patient Monitors: Masimo (all rooms)

Schedule

• Shift: 12-Hour Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
• Schedule Posted Every 6 Weeks

Call & Holiday Requirements

• Possible low census call
• May be called back up to 3:00 AM (night shift)
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays

Time Off

• Up to 6 days RTO may be approved (excluding holidays)
• Additional time may be added to the contract if contracted hours cannot be met

Floating Requirements

Floating is required within Region 3 and within the RN's scope of practice. Travelers must be willing to float as needed to:

• Cleveland
• Kings Mountain
• Lincoln
• Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH)

If floating occurs mid-shift, travelers remain on the clock and are paid for travel time between facilities.

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 days of departmental/unit orientation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Free Parking Available
• Positive and supportive unit culture

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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