Travel Nurse RN - Med / Surg / Telemetry - $4,324 per week in Charlotte, NC

TravelNurseSource is working with Ardor Health Solutions to find a qualified Med / Surg / Tele RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28201!

Pay Information

$4,324 per week

About The Position

RN - MedSurg / Tele

About Facility : 874 Licensed beds

Level I Trauma

Teaching Hospital

Chest Pain Center

Stroke Center

Radius rule : Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information :

ADTU and Satellite unit consists of 5 med-surg and med-tele units with the primary focus of decompressing the ED and other specialties areas within the hospital.

Beds : 6CD ADTU - 19 beds

Satellite Units 34 beds

3K - 8 beds

5A -12 beds

3L - 7 beds

1T 7 beds

Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years Med / Tele RN experience (Resource Team)

Will you accept a first-time traveler? Not preferred but will consider (Resource Team)

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses :

Adults / Geriatrics

Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, Pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, Fall with injuries, MVC with injuries, Pulmonary embolism, DVT, UTI, Pneumothorax, GI bleeds, CVA

Patient Ratios : RN :

6CD - 1 : 5-6, acuity dependent (surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1 : 7-8)

3K - 1 : 4

5A - 1 : 4

3L - 1 : 4

1T : 1 : 4

LPN (if applicable) :

All units - 1 : 4

CNA : 6CD - 1 : 6

3K - 1 : 8

5A - 1 : 6

3L - 1 : 7

1T : 1 : 7

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and / or Insurance :

Med / Tele RN : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required :

Med / Tele RN : General Med / Tele skillset : Stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain / tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion / management, etc.), PCA pumps

Medication gtt management to include : Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF

Support within the Department :

CNA : complete vitals, blood sugars, provide hygiene care (daily baths, chg treatments, potty, brushing teeth, hair), round, assist with patient needs, linen change. If you are a CNA+4, you can remove an IV, prime IV tubing, prime tube feeds, and insert / remove a foley

Secretary : We have a secretary on our main unit, 6CD, that assist with all unit within ADTU. Secretary answers the phone, call bells, direct calls to the appropriate teammate, create charts, break down charts, stock units with office supplies, order STAT supplies, QC glucometer, etc.

Charge nurse : we have a free charge nurse on our main unit, 6CD, that assist with all units within ADTU

Phlebotomy , 24 / 7 peripheral blood draws

IV / VAT Team , 24 / 7

Resource Nurse : we have resource nurses on long term contracts within our department that you will work alongside

RT, 24 / 7

Hospitalist, 24 / 7 : we have hospitalist that are assigned to patients and can be reached 7a-7p. From 7p-7a, there is a hospitalist doing cross cover for patient care

Intensivist, 24 / 7

Telemetry monitoring NO tele tech : We have a telemetry monitor on all our units. The team of nurses on each unit is responsible for monitoring patients telemetry and the primary nurse is responsible for completing an interpretation each shift. On our main unit 6CD, the charge nurse also assists with monitoring telemetry.

Technology / Equipment :

EMR : Epic

IV Pump : Alaris

Med dispensing : Omnicell

Monitors : Phillips

Floating : If yes, where?

Within region and scope of practice

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

Please see job posting for dedicated region and discuss the region that applies (will change per requisition)

Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises

Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children s Hospital)

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) :

NEO

2 days departmental

Scheduling :

Weekend rotation : every other

No call

Holiday Expectations : Travelers will work 75% of holidays

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

Shift times : 7a-7p; 7p-7a

Schedule cycle : every 6 weeks

Other notes :

Scrub Color : Navy Blue

Parking : Free

Unit Culture : Our department functions as a family unit. Everyone that comes to our department feels like they are home and instantly becomes family.

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About Ardor Health Solutions

For nearly 25 years, Ardor Health's mission and vision have remained simple : passion and empowerment.

We deliver quality care when and where it’s needed most. Our commitment to impact beyond the contract empowers healthcare professionals to discover purpose and flexibility in their journey.

At Ardor, we don’t just recruit — we build community. We value transparency in pay (no bait & switch) and communication (no ghosting or ambiguity). You choose your assignment, and we’re right there with you, supporting and cheering you on every step of the way.