Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,110 per week
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Macon, GA
Shift
12hr Night Shift - 36
Shift Information
7p-7a
On Call, Call Back Requirements
None
Weekend Rotation
6 weekend shifts on a 6 week schedule (6 out of 12 shifts)
Holiday Requirements
Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements
all med surg units
JOB DESCRIPTIONRN - MedSurg/Tele
- About Facility:
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
- Unit Information:
▪ Census 35
o Minimum Years of Experience required 2 years Med/Tele RN experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler Yes
- Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Patients with acute or chronic disease
o Post-op surgeries
o Co-morbidities common to med-surg population: diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, electrolytes imbalances
- Patient Ratios:
o LPN: 1:4-6
o CNA: 2-3 per shift
- Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o BCR (Basic Cardiac Rythm) are required – meaning traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of Compliance
o ACLS - preferred
o National certification- Medical-surgical certification or Nephrology nursing - preferred
- Skills required:
o Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills for Level 1 Trauma Hospital
o IV insertion and care, central line management
o Wound care and post op monitoring
o Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
o Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
o Discharge planning and patient education, particularly on renal and fluid management
- Support within the Department:
o Receptionist/HUC Unit secretary on unit 7a-11p; then house wide call secretary 11p-7a
o Charge nurse – may have patients
o Phlebotomy Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; nurses drawn from CVLs
o IV/VAT Team Not an IV team - do have a PICC team
o Resource Nurse Yes, we have discharge nurses, resource team floats to all units
o RT 24/7 yes
o Hospitalist 24/7 yes
o Intensivist 24/7 yes
o Telemetry monitoring/tech Central Telemetry Unit
- Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alariso Med dispensing: Pyxis
o Monitors: Phillips
o Unit specific equipment: ▪ VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips Cardiac Telemetry monitoring
▪ Portable vital signs monitors (Dynamapp)▪ Bladder scanners, IV pump, portable oxygen system
▪ External fixators, chest tubes, JP drains and Hemovac drains
▪ Glucommander
▪ PCA pain management
▪ Suction machine
▪ Use of admission/ discharge protocol for rapid turnover
- Floating: If yes, where
- Orientation (facility and unit):
o 2 days departmental
- Scheduling:
o On call If so, what is that schedule No call
o Holiday Expectations: work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after + 12/24 or 12/25 + 12/31 or 1/1
o RTO Requests: Manager approval
o Shift times: 12-hour shifts 7A-7P or 7P-7A
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
- Other notes:
o Scrub Color: RN- Navy; LPN- Ceil Blue
o Parking: Free Have free parking around campus or can pay to park in parking deckso Unit Culture: busy but work as team
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.