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Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Shelby, NC

Posted Aug 7 · Not open to new grads

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
Med-Surg Tele
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Weekends
Every other weekend
Nurse to patient
1:5–1:12

stated in this posting

Term
13 weeks · starts Aug 31, 2026 · Travel
On the floor
Charge shifts · Floating required · On call
Practice
Epic charting
More role details
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
0.5+ years

Pay

Against the board
Inside the NC travel range

NC travel postings that state pay run $1,620/week to $2,450/week, the middle half $1,720/week to $2,130/week, across 162 postings.

About this role

Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

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Details , 24-bed Med/Surg Tele unit in a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, and neuro diagnoses in a fast-paced observation setting RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 (day and night), with possible surge ratios up to 1:7-8 CNA to patient ratio of 1:12 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week Weekend rotation every other weekend Possibility of low census call, with call-back required up to 3a for nights and 3p for days Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice Schedule cycle runs every 6 weeks Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand Current

certifications

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required At least 6 months of Epic EMR experience required Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone) General med/surg skillset including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population with cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic conditions Unit support includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-site/virtual hospitalist coverage, 24/7 intensivist coverage, and remote telemetry monitoring via tele tech Utilizes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation Travelers are expected to work 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 parking available Unit is described as having a great culture First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates are not accepted due to a 50-mile radius rule Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

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Requirements

  • Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
  • Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
  • At least 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
  • Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
  • General med/surg skillset including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
  • Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
  • Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
  • Additional Information
  • Unit support includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-site/virtual hospitalist coverage, 24/7 intensivist coverage, and remote telemetry monitoring via tele tech
  • Utilizes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms
  • Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
  • Travelers are expected to work 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
  • Unit is described as having a great culture
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Local candidates are not accepted due to a 50-mile radius rule
  • Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Free parking available

Place

City
Shelby, NC
Median rent
$945/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$48,376/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
6% below the national average

North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.

Shelby sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, offering a relaxed small-town atmosphere with a revitalized downtown full of local shops, restaurants, and murals. Known for its barbecue heritage and nearby Broad River greenway, it's a quiet alternative to bigger cities while still within an hour of Charlotte.

Map showing the location of Shelby, NC
Approximate location in Shelby, NC. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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