Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• 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:
  
  Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.

• Works across an Acute Decompression and Transition Unit (ADTU) and satellite med/surg and med-tele units focused on decompressing the ED and other specialty areas
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, pulmonary embolism, DVT, GI bleeds, CVA, and trauma-related injuries
• RN-to-patient ratios vary by unit: 1:5–6 on the primary unit (with surge potential up to 1:7–8) and 1:4 on satellite units
• Nurses are responsible for telemetry monitoring and must document a rhythm interpretation each shift; there are no dedicated tele techs
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating is required within the assigned region and scope of practice, which may include multiple facilities; candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• EMR:
  Epic
• IV Pump:
  Alaris;
  Med Dispensing:
  Omnicell;
  Monitors:
  Philips

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, PCA pumps)
• Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids required
• Experience at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital preferred
• Epic EMR experience
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the assigned unit; local candidates are not accepted

• This is a large academic medical center with 874 licensed beds, Level I Trauma designation, and specialty programs including a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Department support includes CNAs, a unit secretary, a free charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, a 24/7 IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Travelers will work alongside resource nurses on long-term contracts within the department
• Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any unmet contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Orientation consists of a New Employee Orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color:
  Navy Blue
• Free parking is available
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

American Traveler Job  #P-682923. 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

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.