In range for North Carolina travel rolesNorth Carolina travel postings that state pay run $1,550/week to $2,430/week, the middle half $1,710/week to $2,070/week, across 215 postings.
The role and schedule
Patients
adult through geriatric patients29-bed unit caring for adult through geriatric patients, including orthopedic and medical surgical cases
Patients
joint replacement, fracture repair and kyphoplasty patientsHigh volume of total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and kyphoplasty patients
Patients
other surgical, inpatient and 24-hour observation medical patientsModerate volume of other surgical procedures, inpatient, and 24-hour observation medical patients
Day to day
telemetry monitoringTelemetry monitoring available on the unit
Day to day
direct patient care on a mixed RN/LPN teamProvide direct patient care across a mixed RN/LPN care team in a fast-paced environment
Floating
float to Cone Health campuses as neededFloating required as needed, including to any Cone Health campus
Charge
work charge shifts as neededRequired to work Charge RN shifts as needed
Charge
charge RNs also carry a patient loadCharge RNs on this unit carry a patient load in addition to charge duties
Unit size
29-bed unit
Charting
Epic EMREpic EMR experience required
Start
starts Nov 9, 2026Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
Weekends
every other weekend, Saturday and SundayEvery other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
On call
no on-callNo on-call requirements
Travel
Cone Health campuses as needed
Details
13-week assignmentLength: 13 weeks
Details
schedules built every six weeks; weekends setSchedules are built every six weeks based on unit demand, with set weekend schedules only
Details
first-time travelers not eligibleFirst-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to travel experience requirement
Details
submit RTO with application; no later RTO requestsRTO must be submitted at the time of application; no post-submission RTO requests accepted
American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN with Charge RN experience for a night shift travel assignment requiring prior travel nursing experience and NC/compact licensure.
Details
29-bed unit caring for adult through geriatric patients, including orthopedic and medical surgical cases
High volume of total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and kyphoplasty patients
Moderate volume of other surgical procedures, inpatient, and 24-hour observation medical patients
Telemetry monitoring available on the unit
On-unit physical therapy gym for patient rehabilitation
Patient ratio of 1:5-6
Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7p-730a
Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
No on-call requirements
Floating required as needed, including to any Cone Health campus
Required to work Charge RN shifts as needed
Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
Active NC or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
BLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Previous travel nursing experience required
Previous Charge RN experience required
Epic charting system experience required
Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and PICC line management
Experience with central line blood draws and peripheral line care
Skilled in chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), tracheostomy care, and oxygen therapy
Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
Experience managing continuous bladder irrigation and renal failure patients
Experience caring for CVA and pre/post neurosurgery patients
Skilled in administering Heparin and PCA medications
Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and dysrhythmia interpretation
Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
Experience in ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and surgical drain management
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care across a mixed RN/LPN care team in a fast-paced environment
Charge RNs on this unit carry a patient load in addition to charge duties
Must pass a compliance EKG exam with up to two attempts allowed
Schedules are built every six weeks based on unit demand, with set weekend schedules only
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as no local rates apply
RTO must be submitted at the time of application; no post-submission RTO requests accepted
First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to travel experience requirement
Neighborhoods+Burlington features a mix of master-planned developments, historic enclaves, and quiet suburban corridors. Mackintosh on the Lake in Southwest Burlington is one of the most sought-after communities, offering lakeside living, modern construction, and quick access to outdoor recreation around Lake Mackintosh. West Burlington and Pinewood Forest deliver established suburban streets popular with hospital professionals, while South Burlington offers ranch-style homes and newer subdivisions feeding toward Southern Alamance schools. Renters and young professionals frequently look toward apartment and townhome communities near Alamance Crossing, Preston, and Grand Oaks, while those seeking historic character gravitate to Glencoe Mill Village or revitalized brick streets in Downtown Burlington. Nearby college-town Elon and adjacent municipalities like Gibsonville and Mebane are also frequent residential picks for staff working in Alamance County.
Burlington features a mix of master-planned developments, historic enclaves, and quiet suburban corridors. Mackintosh on the Lake in Southwest Burlington is one of the most sought-after communities, offering lakeside living, modern construction, and quick access to outdoor recreation around Lake Mackintosh.
West Burlington and Pinewood Forest deliver established suburban streets popular with hospital professionals, while South Burlington offers ranch-style homes and newer subdivisions feeding toward Southern Alamance schools. Renters and young professionals frequently look toward apartment and townhome communities near Alamance Crossing, Preston, and Grand Oaks, while those seeking historic character gravitate to Glencoe Mill Village or revitalized brick streets in Downtown Burlington.
Nearby college-town Elon and adjacent municipalities like Gibsonville and Mebane are also frequent residential picks for staff working in Alamance County.
Getting around+Commuting within Burlington is typically straightforward, with drive times around eighteen minutes and minimal local congestion compared to major metros. The primary regional medical anchor is Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center, situated conveniently for staff traveling via Interstate 40/85, which bisects the city and provides direct highway connections east toward Durham and west toward Greensboro. Regional rail travel is accessible right in town through the Burlington Amtrak station, which runs Piedmont and Carolinian passenger services across central North Carolina. Parking at regional employment and medical centers is generally surface-lot based and ample, though peak-hour travel along the interstate corridor can slow down when incidents occur between Alamance and Orange or Guilford counties.
Commuting within Burlington is typically straightforward, with drive times around eighteen minutes and minimal local congestion compared to major metros. The primary regional medical anchor is Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center, situated conveniently for staff traveling via Interstate 40/85, which bisects the city and provides direct highway connections east toward Durham and west toward Greensboro.
Regional rail travel is accessible right in town through the Burlington Amtrak station, which runs Piedmont and Carolinian passenger services across central North Carolina. Parking at regional employment and medical centers is generally surface-lot based and ample, though peak-hour travel along the interstate corridor can slow down when incidents occur between Alamance and Orange or Guilford counties.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts have abundant freshwater and greenway access across Alamance County. Lake Mackintosh Reservoir covers substantial open water on the western boundary, providing a marina, kayak rentals, fishing piers, and approximately twenty miles of scenic shoreline walking paths. To the north, Lake Cammack offers boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and extensive lake access. Within the municipal park system, City Park serves as a centerpiece, while Shallow Ford Natural Area and riverside trails along the Haw River and Saxapahaw Island Park host hiking, nature walks, and paddling runs. Just south of town, Cedarock Park offers disc golf courses, open trails, and annual community gatherings, while Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area sits a short drive east for elevated ridge hiking.
Outdoor enthusiasts have abundant freshwater and greenway access across Alamance County. Lake Mackintosh Reservoir covers substantial open water on the western boundary, providing a marina, kayak rentals, fishing piers, and approximately twenty miles of scenic shoreline walking paths.
To the north, Lake Cammack offers boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and extensive lake access. Within the municipal park system, City Park serves as a centerpiece, while Shallow Ford Natural Area and riverside trails along the Haw River and Saxapahaw Island Park host hiking, nature walks, and paddling runs.
Just south of town, Cedarock Park offers disc golf courses, open trails, and annual community gatherings, while Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area sits a short drive east for elevated ridge hiking.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Burlington
Burlington offers relocating healthcare professionals an appealing middle ground in central North Carolina, situated midway along the Interstate 40/85 corridor between the Triad and the Research Triangle. Working at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center means short, manageable commutes rarely exceeding twenty minutes, with straightforward surface-lot parking. The city provides genuine Piedmont character, from the historic Dentzel Carousel at City Park to paddling on Lake Mackintosh and hiking riverside paths along the Haw River. Neighborhood choices vary from planned lakeside subdivisions like Mackintosh on the Lake to established ranch neighborhoods in West Burlington and modern apartment clusters around Alamance Crossing. For dining and weekend leisure, the Burlington Food Hall, downtown breweries, and quirky neighboring outposts like Saxapahaw offer local flavor. While late-night nightlife is sparse and certain school districts require careful vetting, Burlington delivers a grounded, accessible lifestyle with effortless access to larger metropolitan amenities in Greensboro, Durham, and Chapel Hill whenever a change of pace is needed.
