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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 16 weeks
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Openings: 5
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring at least 2 years of experience, EKG competency, and the ability to work nights with rotating weekend coverage.
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Hospital-based Med/Surg Telemetry unit
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Patient population includes diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, CHF, UTI, surgical recovery, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, and failure to thrive
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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Night shift: 18:45–07:15 (4x12-hour shifts)
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Every other weekend required
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Floating may be required to main campus approximately 32 minutes away
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No on-call requirement
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Self-scheduling
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Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
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Contracts of 13–20 weeks accepted; 36 or 48 hours per week available
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Uses Pyxis for medication management
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Active NC or Compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
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Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
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Proficiency in telemetry including remote monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
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Experience with bowel obstruction, colostomy/ileostomy management, feeding tube care, hemodialysis management, and renal failure
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IV and vascular access skills required: peripheral line care, central line blood draw, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
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Medication administration experience required: heparin, insulin, and PCA
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Respiratory management skills required: BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration
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Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), wound care, and wound vac required
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Isolation precautions/PPE experience required
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Must be able to work holidays
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Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a reduced rate
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Must pass an EKG test prior to start
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Orientation is approximately 24 hours; weekly orientation format
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Pre-start modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles); modules must also be completed annually
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RTO is limited to 7 days maximum per contract and may not be taken during the first week of assignment due to orientation; RTO may not fall on a holiday without facility approval
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Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional Medical Center must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
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Travel pairs are allowed, but each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
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Preferred skills include ACLS, on-unit telemetry monitoring, post-angiogram care, post-cardiac surgery, post-MI, IV insulin protocols, bariatric surgery, CBI, port access/management, CVA, substance withdrawal, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, pre/post thoracic surgery, tracheostomy care, charge nurse experience, and community hospital experience
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Navy blue or white scrubs required
