Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,824 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 3N Renal Unit, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities. Details Located in a 207-licensed-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations; not a trauma or teaching facility Assignment to the 3N Medical Telemetry unit (31 beds), with home unit confirmed on the first day of orientation Patient population includes end stage renal disease, peritoneal dialysis (PD), fluid overload, sickle cell, diabetes mellitus (DM), altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health conditions RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with critical surge ratios of 1:7–8; CNA ratio is 1:6–12 Specialized skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley catheters) Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 36 hours per week Every-other-weekend rotation required No on-call or callback requirements Floating is required to all units within scope at the home facility, as well as to other facilities within the assigned region — candidates who are not willing to float to regional facilities should not apply Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle Requirements Active RN license — NC or compact state license required Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Cardiac rhythm interpretation and general Med/Tele clinical skillset required Epic EMR experience preferred Permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Minimum of one professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Provide telemetry nursing care to a complex medical patient population with renal, cardiac, and behavioral health diagnoses Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, a charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team (11 AM–7 PM and 11 PM–7 AM), respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist coverage Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays RTO: Up to 6 days off may be approved, excluding holidays; any time off that impacts contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract Scrub color: Navy Parking is complimentary Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered American Traveler Job ID P-684836. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.