Travel RN: Med/Surg Tele Night Shift (1:6)

American Traveler, LLC.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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, LLC. is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for night shift in North Carolina. Requires active NC license, 2 years RN experience, BLS, and ability to manage 1:6 patient ratios.

The role supports adult and geriatric med/surg telemetry patients on a night shift (18:45–07:15) with contracts ranging 13–26 weeks. Travel or local candidates welcome; flex shifts and mandatory holidays are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Active NC or compact RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required; CPI certification preferred.
• 2 years of RN experience required.
• Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift.
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios.
• Epic charting experience preferred.
• IV therapy/phlebotomy, line care, blood products, port access/management.
• Respiratory skills: BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, oxygen administration.
• IV insulin protocol experience preferred.
• Isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac.
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management.
• Neuro/psychiatric and withdrawal care experience preferred.
• Surgical drain and TR Band experience preferred.
• EKG testing prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Cares for adult and geriatric med/surg telemetry patients.
• Maintains 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio with census around 43.
• Night shift 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15).
• Contract lengths 13–26 weeks accepted.
• Call required; floats to like units as needed.
• Floating to ED and other areas; travelers float before core team.
• Every other weekend; holidays required.
• Unit uses Pyxis, Epic, SBAR, and BSSR.
• Unit orientation is 24 hours.
• Storm/Hurricane Team coverage may be required.
• Attend monthly unit meetings; additional meetings for night shift.
• Provide direct patient care including drips, respiratory support, cardiac monitoring.
• Navy and white scrubs required.
• First-time travelers welcome to apply.
• Local candidates within 50 miles considered locally.
• RTO up to 7 days auto-approved; some restrictions.

Skills

Active NC or compact license

BLS certification

2 years RN experience

Charge nurse experience

1:6 patient ratios

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Central & peripheral line care

Blood product administration

Port access/management

BiPAP/CPAP management

Chest tube care

High flow nasal cannula

Tracheostomy care

Oxygen administration

IV insulin protocol

Isolation precautions / PPE

Wound care / wound vac

Cardiac monitoring / dysrhythmias

Neuro/Psych & withdrawal care

Surgical drain / TR Band

EKG testing

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for night shift in North Carolina. Requires active NC license, 2 years RN experience, BLS, and ability to manage 1:6 patient ratios.

The role supports adult and geriatric med/surg telemetry patients on a night shift (18:45–07:15) with contracts ranging 13–26 weeks. Travel or local candidates welcome; flex shifts and mandatory holidays are part of the schedule.