Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $1930 per week.

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Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 18 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 18 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 1 month within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a North Carolina license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Part-Time at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: For 7N/S Ortho assignments, required skills include ortho experience and spinal precautions. Required general Med/Tele skills include stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, tracheostomy care, peripheral IV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management, etc.), and PCA pumps. Required medication drip management includes cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids.

Special Requests: Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; time must be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot be met.

Unit Details: A home unit will be assigned on the first day of orientation. ADTU is a Med/Tele overflow area supporting all inpatient units and ED holding; patient diagnoses include, but are not limited to, CHF, COPD, chest pain workups, stroke symptoms, and respiratory issues, with testing prioritized. 7 North/South Ortho Surgical handles general medical overflow and surgical patients, including total joint replacements (knees, hips, and shoulders), spinal surgery (laminectomies, discectomies, and fusions), and shoulder procedures. 6S Medical Telemetry patients include COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetic ulcers, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, altered mental status, and end-stage renal disease. 5N Surgical Telemetry is general medical telemetry overflow with surgical patients, including bariatric weight-loss surgery, urology procedures, general postoperative care, abdominal surgeries (GI bleed and small bowel obstruction), and foot and ankle surgery. 4N Cardiac Medical Telemetry patients include congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, endocarditis, and initial cardiac workups for chest pain or shortness of breath; initial workups typically include preparing patients for cardiac stress tests. 3N Medical Telemetry patients include end-stage renal disease, peritoneal dialysis, fluid overload, sickle cell, diabetes mellitus, altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health. 2N Medical includes Med/Tele observation and Horizons Detox patients with new-diagnosis diabetes, chest pain, rule-out stroke, abdominal pain, GI bleed, detox, suicidal ideation, and altered mental status. RN ratios are 1:5-6, with 1:7-8 during critical surge. No telemetry monitoring technician is available. Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors.

Shift & Scheduling: Weekend rotation is every other weekend. No call. Travelers will work 75% of holidays. The schedule cycle is every 6 weeks.

Floating Requirements: Floating may include all units within scope at Mercy and any facility within Region 1 as needed and within scope of practice. Region 1 includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and Levine Children’s Hospital [pediatrics only]). Mid-shift floating may require travel between facilities.

6 days maximum time off

1 Manager reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: NC
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-8
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-11-16
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3