Registered Nurse Med Surg | Charlotte, North Carolina

Step into an engaging and collaborative environment providing crucial care as a Med/Surg Telemetry RN. This contract opportunity involves assignment within a reputable, non-teaching hospital recognized as a Chest Pain and Stroke Center with 207 licensed beds. RNs will home-base on a unit after orientation but must be comfortable floating to other local facilities within their clinical scope, sometimes within a shift (compensated for on-the-clock travel between locations).

Schedule/Hours:

• Every other weekend rotation
• No on-call required
• Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• Schedule provided in 6-week cycles
• Up to 6 days off can be accommodated (excluding holidays)

Desired Experience and Credentials:

• Active RN license with at least 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience (Resource Team)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Stroke care and cardiac rhythm interpretation expertise strongly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though strong candidates may be considered for first assignment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based care to diverse populations, including patients with end stage renal disease, behavioral health needs, diabetic complications, and more
• Responsively manage patient load (ratios typically 1:5-6, with critical surge capacity to 1:7-8)
• Initiate and monitor cardiac drips, heparin therapy, blood product transfusions, and IV fluids
• Perform all facets of general Med/Surg Telemetry skills—trach and tube/drain care, NGT placement, PCA pumps, foley catheter management, and medication administration
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams: CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists

Highlights:

• Efficient onboarding: facility and unit orientation provided
• State-of-the-art technology: Epic EMR, Philips monitors, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing
• Reliable support: in-unit CNAs, phlebotomy, 24/7 hospitalist/RT coverage, and regional resource nurse availability
• Free parking
• Navy scrubs required

Bring your skills and dedication where they’re truly valued. Apply today to elevate your nursing career in a dynamic, patient-centered setting!