Medical-Surgical RN in Concord, NC

This opportunity is ideal for registered nurses with MedSurg or Telemetry experience seeking a contract role in a Level I trauma and teaching hospital environment. The facility offers a dynamic patient population presenting with complex cases such as trauma, stroke, cardiac issues, respiratory illness, and critical care needs.

Location: Situated in Concord, NC, this hospital maintains Magnet designation and operates 874 licensed beds, including 43 ED beds and 20 boarding beds. The setting offers diverse clinical challenges and a supportive medical team dedicated to quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care primarily in MedSurg/Telemetry units to cover ED holds.
• Manage patients with conditions including trauma injuries, stroke, heart failure, chest pain, respiratory illnesses, AKI/CKD, and infections.
• Perform clinical skills such as cardiac rhythm interpretation, PIV starts, chest tube and drain management, blood product administration, and care for ventilated patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, hospitalists, intensivists, and phlebotomy.
• Accurately monitor patient status via EPIC EMR and Phillips monitors.
• Float within the regional facility network as required, with compensation during travel time.
• Participate in department-specific orientation and adhere to scheduling expectations, including weekend rotations and holiday coverage.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license.
• Minimum 2 years MedSurg or Telemetry RN experience preferred.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (PALS, TNCC, CPI preferred for ED RNs).
• Skills including trauma and stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and critical care drip management.
• Ability and willingness to float to other regional hospitals within the scope of practice.

Schedule:

• Weekend rotation every other weekend.
• No call responsibilities.
• Approximately 75% holiday coverage required.
• Up to 6 days approved time off, excluding holidays.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free parking on-site.
• Comprehensive departmental orientation.
• Work within a Magnet-recognized team supporting professional growth.
• Contract position with a supportive resource team.

Concord, NC offers an attractive living environment with a balance of suburban lifestyle and access to urban amenities. With a rich history and growing community, the area provides diverse cultural, recreational, and dining options.

If you possess strong MedSurg/Telemetry nursing skills and are comfortable working in a challenging trauma and teaching hospital setting, this contract opportunity is worth exploring. Apply now to advance your nursing career while providing exceptional patient care in Concord, NC.