Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,944 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: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical Telemetry position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.
Details- Work setting is a 207-bed non-teaching hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designation
- Assigned to the 5N Surgical Telemetry unit, a 26-bed floor
- Patient population includes general medical telemetry overflow and surgical patients such as bariatric, urology, post-op, abdominal (GI bleed, small bowel obstruction), and foot/ankle surgery cases
- RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with critical surge ratios up to 1:7–8
- CNA support ratio is 1:6–12
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation required
- No on-call responsibilities
- EMR is Epic
- IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
- Floating is required to all units within scope at this facility and to other facilities within the assigned regional division, as needed — candidates who are not agreeable to multi-facility floating should not apply
- 13-week contract
- 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 skillset required, including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, 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 IVF required
- Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
- 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 will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
- Orientation includes facility-level (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
- Department support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team (11 AM–7 PM and 11 PM–7 AM), Resource Nurse (as staffing allows), Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist coverage in-house until 11 PM weekdays and 7 PM on weekends
- Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
- Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
- Schedule cycles run every 6 weeks
- Required scrub color is navy
- Free parking is available on-site
- First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
- Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
American Traveler Job ID #P-695168. 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.