Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,786 per week in Shelby, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Shelby, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,786 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: 6/1/2026

About the Position

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - MedSurg/Tele
JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - MedSurg/Tele
● About Facility:
o 241 licensed beds
o Level 3 Trauma
o Teaching Hospital? No
o Certified Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 32
▪ Average Census: 28
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN exp
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Total Joint Replacements, Colon resection, gallbladder, appendectomy, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, SBO, NG tubes
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6
o LPN (if applicable): Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6
o CNA: 1:10-11, or 1: 16 (depends on staffing)
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
● Skills required:
o Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.
● Support within the Department:
o CNA - Vital signs, baths, mobility, turning, blood sugars
o Receptionist/HUC: Rounds and secretary duties
o Charge nurse – Resource to assist with all nursing care
o Phlebotomy? Yes, other than nurse draws
o IV/VAT Team
o RT, 24/7
o Hospitalist, 24/7
o Intensivist, 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Phillips
● Floating:
o Within region and scope of practice
o Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
▪ Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
▪ If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays yes
o RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
o Shift times: 0645-1900, 1845-0700
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free

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We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

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