Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $1930 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 worked in the last 12 months.

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

• Travel experience is preferred.

• 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.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast and no current placement allowed at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast.

• 12 months gap required between for Part-Time at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast and no current placement allowed at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast.

• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast and no current placement allowed at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast.

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: Additional skills required for 7N/S Ortho Surgical: ortho experience; spinal precautions.

Preferred Skills/Experience: First-time travelers are not preferred, but will be considered.

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.

Unit Details: Med/Tele resource team may work across overflow, orthopedic/surgical, medical telemetry, cardiac telemetry, observation, detox, and behavioral health populations. ADTU: Med/Tele overflow area supporting all inpatient units and ED holding; common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, chest pain workups, 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, and ESRD. 5N Surgical Telemetry: General medical telemetry overflow and surgical patients including bariatric weight loss surgery, urology procedures, general post-op, 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 workups for chest pain and/or shortness of breath; includes prep for cardiac stress testing. 3N Medical Telemetry: End-stage renal disease, PD, fluid overload, sickle cell, DM, altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health. 2N Medical: Med/Tele observation and detox populations; common diagnoses include new DM, 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. General Med/Tele skillset includes 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, and medication gtt management including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF. Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication 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, and intensivist coverage; no telemetry monitoring tech.

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 as needed: Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH), within scope of practice.

6 days maximum time off

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

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

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• 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