Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 23-bed Medical/Telemetry unit within a Trauma Level III teaching hospital in North Carolina. Night shift 1900-0700, 36 hours/week, every other weekend, with floating across Region 1 facilities.

The role requires 18 months Med/Tele RN experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and an active NC or Compact RN license. EPIC EMR experience is needed and travel time is paid when floating between facilities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Experience in cardiac rhythm interpretation and stroke care
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• 23-bed Medical/Telemetry unit within a Trauma Level III, teaching hospital
• Average daily census of 21 patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5
• CNA support ratio of 1:7 days and 1:10 nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities based on staffing needs and within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Provide direct nursing care to Medical/Telemetry patients including medication administration, drain and tube management, and cardiac monitoring
• Supported by a Charge RN, Supervisor, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, and a dedicated IV/VAT team
• Phlebotomy is a shared responsibility between RNs and the IV team
• Travel nurses are prioritized for floating to other units, providing flexible staffing support based on patient care needs
• If floating mid-shift between facilities, travelers remain on the clock for travel time
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 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 contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking available
• Team culture includes unit activities such as a book club and Netflix watching club
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Returning employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Stroke care

Trach care

PIV starts

Chest tube management

NGT placement

Drain/tube management

Medication drips management

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Omnicell

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certification, and a compact or NC RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
• Experience managing PCA pumps and medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• 23-bed Medical/Telemetry unit within a Trauma Level III, teaching hospital
• Average daily census of 21 patients
• Patient population includes chest pain, rule-out stroke, syncope, dizziness, respiratory illness, and other diagnoses
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5
• CNA support ratio of 1:7 days and 1:10 nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needs and within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Provide direct nursing care to Medical/Telemetry patients including medication administration, drain and tube management, and cardiac monitoring
• Supported by a Charge RN, Supervisor, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, and a dedicated IV/VAT team
• Phlebotomy is a shared responsibility between RNs and the IV team
• Travel nurses are prioritized for floating to other units, providing flexible staffing support based on patient care needs
• If floating mid-shift between facilities, travelers remain on the clock for travel time
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 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 contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free employee parking available
• Team culture includes unit activities such as a book club and Netflix watching club
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Returning employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-740063

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