-
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
-
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
-
Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
-
Length: 13 weeks
-
Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position with a focus on renal and limb preservation patients, requiring telemetry skills and dysrhythmia management on night shifts.
-
41-bed inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a focus on renal and limb preservation patients
-
Patient population includes ESRD, ARF, vascular procedures, CHF, diabetics, and diabetic foot ulcers
-
Hemodialysis patients receive treatments in a dedicated hemodialysis unit; peritoneal dialysis treatments are initiated on the unit by the dialysis team
-
Patient ratio of 1:5-6
-
Uses Epic (EMR), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
-
12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 3 shifts per week
-
36 or 48 hours per week may be available
-
Every other weekend required
-
Floating is required
-
Self-scheduling based on unit needs
-
13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be considered
-
Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
-
Current BLS certification required
-
ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred
-
Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
-
Telemetry experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
-
Must pass an EKG test prior to start
-
Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 12 months are strongly preferred; references must be on file by start date
-
Interdisciplinary team includes hospitalists, RN navigators, RNs, nursing assistants, dietary, PT/OT, and pharmacy, with daily team huddles
-
Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 preceptor shifts plus EMR education) with weekly orientation sessions; approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules are also required
-
Scrubs are not provided; navy or white scrubs required
-
Candidates must be available for a manager interview prior to offer
-
Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
-
RTO is not permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of non-holiday RTO may be auto-approved, with additional RTO requiring facility approval
-
Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
-
Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a different rate
-
Travel pairs are welcome; each traveler must have their own transportation and be flexible with differing schedules
-
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
