Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,909 to $1,945 per week in Charlotte North, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Charlotte North, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,909 to $1,945 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Charlotte North, North Carolina, 28262!

Title- RN Med Surg Tele
Location= Charlotte North NC
Duration = 13 weeks
Shift= 3*12 Nights 36 hours a week

Facility Overview

• 874-bed Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with advanced specialty services
• Certified Chest Pain Center & Stroke Center
• High-acuity patient population
• Traveler radius rule: Must reside 50+ miles from facility

Unit Details

• 36-bed MedSurg/Telemetry unit
• Resource Team environment (float support within region)
• High-acuity neuro and spine patient population
• First-time travelers considered (not preferred)

‍⚕️ Patient Population / Diagnoses

• Post-op spinal surgery & spinal fusion (high acuity)
• Stroke, seizures, altered mental status (AMS)
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Brain tumors and neurological conditions

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:4–6 (based on acuity)
  • Surge staffing may increase up to 1:7–8
• CNA: Varies by shift and census

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Minimum 2 years MedSurg/Telemetry experience
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Stroke and neuro assessment
• Trach care & airway management
• IV starts (PIV) & medication administration
• Chest tube management
• NG/Dobhoff/PEG tube care
• Drain management (JP, Hemovac, Foley, Flexiseal)
• PCA pumps & pain management (including complex cases)
• Post-op spine/neuro care & patient education
• IV drips (cardiac, heparin, blood products, fluids)

Support Staff

• CNAs (variable ratios)
• Charge Nurse (24/7)
• Respiratory Therapy (24/7)
• Hospitalist & Intensivist coverage (24/7)
• IV/Vascular Access Team
• Phlebotomy (peripheral draws)
• No telemetry tech – nurses monitor rhythms

Technology

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitoring Equipment: Masimo & Phillips

Floating Requirements

• Required to float within assigned region (Region 2 or 3)
• May float to multiple facilities within system
• Floating is within scope of practice
• Paid travel time if floating mid-shift

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 days unit/department-specific orientation

Scheduling & Policies

• Every other weekend required
• Travelers must work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days RTO allowed (excluding holidays)
• Maximum of 2 call-offs per 13-week contract

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available
• 6-week scheduling cycle

Unit Culture

• Strong teamwork and leadership support
• High-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Focus on patient safety and quality metrics:
  • CAUTI prevention
  • CLABSI prevention
  • HAPI prevention
  • Fall prevention
• Encourages collaboration, accountability, and real-time feedback

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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