Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $1,941 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• Located at a 207-licensed-bed hospital in Charlotte, NC, designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Candidates will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation; possible units include ADTU, 7N/S Ortho Surgical, 6S Medical Telemetry, 5N Surgical Telemetry, 4N Cardiac Medical Telemetry, 3N Medical Telemetry, and 2N Medical
• Patient populations vary by unit and include Med/Tele overflow, orthopedic/surgical, cardiac, respiratory, renal, bariatric, GI, behavioral health, and detox patients
• Typical diagnoses include CHF, COPD, chest pain, stroke, arrhythmias, ESRD, DM, pancreatitis, sickle cell, GI bleed, and behavioral health conditions
• RN patient ratio is 1:5–6, with critical surge ratios of 1:7–8; CNA ratio is 1:6–12
• EMR: Epic; IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating is required across all units within scope at the home facility, as well as to other facilities within the assigned region — candidates who are not agreeable to multi-facility floating should not apply

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General Med/Tele skills required: stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, PCA pump management, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
• Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Ortho experience and knowledge of spinal precautions required if assigned to 7N/S Ortho Surgical unit
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Schedules are posted on a 6-week cycle
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• Support staff includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team (11a–7p and 11p–7a), resource nurse (as staffing allows), RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist coverage
• Clinical interview is required
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-733489. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.