Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Shelby, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 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: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a NC or compact RN license. Details Work on a 32-bed Surgical Med/Surg Tele unit within a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma teaching-affiliated hospital Average daily census of 28 patients Common diagnoses include total joint replacements, colon resection, gallbladder and appendectomy procedures, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, SBO, and NG tube management RN patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, with surge ratios up to 1:7-8 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week Schedule cycle every 6 weeks with every other weekend rotation Possibility of low census call-back, up to 3a for nights and 3p for days Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed and within scope of practice Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management Epic EMR experience preferred Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Provide direct nursing care for a surgical Med/Surg Tele patient population, including cardiac monitoring and post-surgical management Support team includes CNAs, unit receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage Telemetry monitoring and tech support available on the unit Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment Navy scrub color required Free parking available onsite First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position American Traveler Job ID P-721474. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.