Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $2070 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

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:
Required general post-surgical skillset includes incision care, assessment, drains, chest tubes, wound care/wound vacs, mobility, education, trach care, NG tube insertion, and use of braces/traction.

Special Requests:
Up to 6 days of RTO can be approved, excluding holidays; time must be added to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours.

Unit Details:
Patient population and common diagnoses include orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, trauma, vascular surgery, and medical overflow.
RN ratios are 1:4-6; surge times could be 1:7-8.
LPN ratios, if applicable, are 1:4-6; surge times could be 1:7-8.
CNA ratios are 1:7 on days and 1:9-10 on nights.
As of 5/27/2026, the unit is in the recertification process for the Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery. Travelers are expected to participate in this process and will be supported by management.
CNA support includes phlebotomy, ADLs, Foley insertion/removal, and peripheral IV site removal.
Indirect charge nurse support is available as able.
An IV/VAT team is available.
A mentor provides additional support and assists with finding policy information.
Respiratory therapy and a hospitalist are available 24/7.
Remote telemetry monitoring is available.
The house supervisor provides additional support and serves as a resource for information.
Patient safety attendants/virtual patient observation are used for patients needing additional observation or redirection.
The BERT (Behavioral Response Team) is deployed to assist with de-escalation measures.
The rapid response/code team is an additional resource called for changes in condition, respiratory arrest, or cardiac arrest.
Uses BD Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips and Masimo monitors.

Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend.
Travelers will work 75% of holidays.
Schedule cycle: 6 weeks.
No call.

Floating Requirements:
Travel nurses are first to float to other nursing units and provide flexible staffing support based on patient care needs and staffing demands.
Travel nurses will take patients within scope of practice on any unit, including Med-Surg assignments in the ICU and Med-Surg holds in the ED.
Travel nurses will be required to float to facilities in Region 1—Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH [peds only])—as needed and within scope of practice.

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:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• 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: 1/4-8
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-12-14
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3