Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) - Huntersville, North Carolina

An exceptional opportunity awaits registered nurses with strong med-surg and telemetry experience to work in a high-acuity teaching hospital setting. Serving an 874-bed, Level I Trauma facility designated as a Magnet Hospital and specialty center for chest pain and stroke care, this role offers exposure to a diverse, complex patient population. The unit comprises 36 beds and requires expertise in caring for post-surgical, renal, and trauma patients.

Schedule/Hours:

• Contract assignment
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements for travelers
• Expectation to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of requested time off (excluding holidays); additional time may be added to meet contracted hours

Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg-Telemetry RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with general Med/Tele skills, including:
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts
  • Chest tube and drain management (Hemovac, JP, PEG tubes, Dobhoff, foley, flexiseals)
  • PCA pumps, medication gtt management (cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, IVF)
  • Surgical trauma and transplant patient care experience strongly preferred
• Experience with EPIC EMR and Omnicell systems
• Able to work with varied patient ratios and adaptable to surge staffing

Role Responsibilities:

• Independently manage comprehensive care for complex Med/Surg and telemetry patients
• Float within regional facilities as required; willingness to transition settings mid-shift is necessary (travel time paid)
• Interpret cardiac rhythms directly—no monitoring tech support
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including CNAs, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists on site 24/7
• Attend required facility and two-day departmental orientation

Additional Perks:

• Free staff parking
• Navy scrubs provided

Excel in a dynamic environment and expand your clinical expertise. Ready for a new challenge? Submit your application today to make a difference in advanced patient care environments!