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: 6:50 PM - 7:10 AM

Experience:

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

• 2 years 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:
2 years of true tele experience or PCU experience. ED experience is also accepted.
First-time travelers are not accepted unless the candidate has 3+ years of PCU experience.
Skills include stroke/neuro assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care/management, NG tube insertion/maintenance, Dobhoff management, enteral feedings including PEG tubes, JP drains and other drains, wound care/dressing changes, wound vacs, chest tubes, Foley insertion/maintenance, Flexi-Seal system management, PCA pumps, and peripheral lab draws if HCTs are unable to draw.
Drips include Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin, which could be titrated within set parameters; IVF, antibiotics, and blood products are also used.

Special Requests:
Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays. If unable to meet contracted hours, time must be added to the end of the contract.
Block scheduling could possibly be accommodated if requested; manager approval is required.

Unit Details:
The CTU area is physically located within the ED; most patients are ED patients in inpatient status awaiting placement on a floor.
Adults only.
Patient types and common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, telemetry patients, observation patients, pneumonia, sepsis, renal insufficiency, diabetes, stroke versus TIA rule-outs, and chest pain rule-outs; STEMI/NSTEMI cases are not included.
Patient ratios are 1:4-5, dependent on staffing.
Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Masimo and/or CareScape monitors.

Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend.
Travelers will work 75% of holidays.
No call.
Schedule cycles are made in 6-week+ increments.

Floating Requirements:
May float anywhere within scope of practice within the facility, including CTU and PACU for recovered patients being held.
Could float to any facility within Region 1 if needs arise: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH (peds only)).
May also float to free-standing EDs in Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg for holds only.
Midshift 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: 1/4-5
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-12-07
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3