Med-Surg Nurse (RN) in Charlotte, NC

Bring your expertise as an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN to a dynamic, high-acuity healthcare environment. This contract role places you on a collaborative Resource Team, caring for diverse adult patient populations, such as end stage renal disease, fluid overload, diabetes, altered mental status, sickle cell, and complex wound management.

Schedule & Hours

• Every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirement
• Expectation to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days requested time off (excluding holidays), with options to extend contract for unmet hours
• Schedule is released every 6 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• At least 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, tracheostomy and chest tube management, PIV skills, NGT/PEG tube care, and wound drains (Hemovac, JP, flexiseals)
• Experience managing cardiac drips, heparin, IV fluids, blood products, and PCA pumps
• Ability to float among multiple regional facilities and units within scope of practice (floating is required)

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to a variety of adult patients in a telemetry environment
• Prioritize safe, effective patient ratios—generally 1:5-6 (may be higher in surges)
• Collaborate closely with CNAs, HUCs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT teams, hospitalists, and respiratory therapists
• Use advanced hospital technology, including Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Participate in initial site and unit-specific orientations

Perks & Support

• Resource-rich environment: 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, available intensivists, dedicated IV/VAT and phlebotomy support
• Paid travel time if required to float mid-shift between facilities
• Free parking
• Provided navy scrubs

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge with strong clinical support, apply today to advance your nursing career in an engaging and supportive setting.