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: - A minimum of 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience is required for the Resource Team. - Ortho experience and spinal precautions are required for 7N/S Ortho Surgical assignments. - General Med/Tele skills required include stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, tracheostomy care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management, etc.), and PCA pumps. - Medication gtt management is required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF.

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

Unit Details: - ADTU is a Med/Tele overflow area supporting all inpatient units and ED holding; common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, chest-pain workups, stroke symptoms, and respiratory issues, with testing prioritized. - 7N/S Ortho Surgical includes general medical overflow and surgical patients, including total joint replacements (knees, hips, and shoulders), spinal surgeries (laminectomies, discectomies, and fusions), and shoulder procedures. - 6S Medical Telemetry includes COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetic ulcers, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, altered mental status, and ESRD. - 5N Surgical Telemetry includes general medical telemetry overflow and 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 includes CHF, 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 includes end-stage renal disease, peritoneal dialysis, fluid overload, sickle cell disease, diabetes, altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health. - 2N Medical includes Med/Tele observation and Horizons Detox patients, including newly diagnosed diabetes, chest pain, rule-out stroke, abdominal pain, GI bleed, detox, suicidal ideation, and altered mental status. - RN patient ratios are 1:5-6, increasing to 1:7-8 during critical surges. - Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors.

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

Floating Requirements: - May float to any facility within Region 1 as needed: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and Levine Children’s Hospital [pediatrics only]).

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