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.
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele night shift position requiring 2 years of MS/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.
Details
Med/Surg Tele unit with 36 beds and a target patient ratio of 1:6
Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15, 3x12 schedule
Required to work every other weekend
Must be willing to float to all areas with Med-Surg patients
Uses Epic and Pyxis systems
Unit orientation is 24 hours
Requirements
Active NC or compact RN license required
Current BLS certification required; OCN preferred
Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg Tele nursing experience required
Strong Med-Surg background required for floating
Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care/management, and starting/maintaining IVs
Skills required include interpretation of dysrhythmias and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
Respiratory skills required including nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
Isolation Precautions/PPE knowledge required
Epic charting experience required
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care to Med-Surg Tele patients including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
Navy scrubs required and not provided
Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler, with facility approval required
Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed
First-time travelers will be considered for this position
Neighborhoods+Established residential options within Salisbury include mature, quiet subdivisions such as Forest Glen, Summerfield, Windmill Ridge, Homestead Hills, and Neal Estates, which feature traditional single-family homes on settled lots. The City Center and Yadkin Junction area blends historic housing stock with small-to-medium single-family residences and low-rise apartment communities. Healthcare professionals seeking a more rural or small-town setting frequently look immediately south toward Rowan County communities like Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and China Grove, which offer newer single-family developments with easy access back toward Salisbury's medical facilities.
Established residential options within Salisbury include mature, quiet subdivisions such as Forest Glen, Summerfield, Windmill Ridge, Homestead Hills, and Neal Estates, which feature traditional single-family homes on settled lots. The City Center and Yadkin Junction area blends historic housing stock with small-to-medium single-family residences and low-rise apartment communities.
Healthcare professionals seeking a more rural or small-town setting frequently look immediately south toward Rowan County communities like Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and China Grove, which offer newer single-family developments with easy access back toward Salisbury's medical facilities.
Getting around+Commuting within Salisbury is generally quick and car-dependent, with most local trips taking between ten and twenty minutes. Driving to major regional facilities like Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is straightforward via Interstate 85 and local arteries, though traffic along Jake Alexander Boulevard can back up considerably during peak shift changes. Regional transit is supported by local bus routes, seasonal weekend trolleys downtown, and passenger rail access via the downtown Amtrak depot.
Commuting within Salisbury is generally quick and car-dependent, with most local trips taking between ten and twenty minutes. Driving to major regional facilities like Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is straightforward via Interstate 85 and local arteries, though traffic along Jake Alexander Boulevard can back up considerably during peak shift changes.
Regional transit is supported by local bus routes, seasonal weekend trolleys downtown, and passenger rail access via the downtown Amtrak depot.
Outdoors+Salisbury offers diverse green spaces, anchored downtown by Bell Tower Green, a manicured civic park hosting live concerts and community gatherings. Hurley Park and the Salisbury City Park provide serene walking paths, formal gardens, and municipal greenway connections, while Salisbury Community Park features large sports complexes and multi-use trails. Outdoor enthusiasts venture just outside town to Dan Nicholas Park for camping, fishing, and family attractions, Dunn's Mountain Park in Granite Quarry for scenic overlooks, and High Rock Lake for boating and water recreation.
Salisbury offers diverse green spaces, anchored downtown by Bell Tower Green, a manicured civic park hosting live concerts and community gatherings. Hurley Park and the Salisbury City Park provide serene walking paths, formal gardens, and municipal greenway connections, while Salisbury Community Park features large sports complexes and multi-use trails.
Outdoor enthusiasts venture just outside town to Dan Nicholas Park for camping, fishing, and family attractions, Dunn's Mountain Park in Granite Quarry for scenic overlooks, and High Rock Lake for boating and water recreation.
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 Salisbury
Positioned midway along the Interstate 85 corridor between Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad, Salisbury offers relocating nurses a distinct blend of historic architecture, small-city ease, and regional connectivity. As the county seat of Rowan County and home to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, the city allows hospital staff to maintain exceptionally short commutes while avoiding metropolitan congestion. Life here centers on an active downtown anchored by Bell Tower Green, local craft brewing at New Sarum, performances at the Meroney and Lee Street theaters, and beloved traditions like the annual Cheerwine Festival. Residential options range from shaded historic homes and settled subdivisions like Forest Glen to newer developments in nearby Granite Quarry and China Grove. Tradeoffs include noticeable traffic congestion along Jake Alexander Boulevard, variable public school ratings that prompt careful neighborhood vetting, and ongoing community discussions regarding localized crime. However, for healthcare professionals who value deep historic character, immediate access to High Rock Lake and Dan Nicholas Park, and direct rail access to major North Carolina metros, Salisbury provides an appealing, grounded lifestyle.
