Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry | Night Shift | Matthews, NC

This medical-surgical telemetry unit focuses on bariatric and orthopedic patient populations, providing 24-hour inpatient care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The unit is supported by an interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and social services.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 18:45–07:15 (3x12-hour shifts)
• Contract: 16+ weeks, through February 27, 2027
• Start date: November 2, 2026
• 36 or 48 hours per week may be offered
• Weekend requirement: 2–3 shifts per 6-week period
• Float requirement: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Active RN license (NC or Compact; pending licensure accepted at submission)
• Telemetry experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Certifications: BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, IV Start, Telemetry
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Skills: blood product administration, central line care, peripheral line management, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions

Preferred

• ACLS certification

Additional Details

• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted (reduced rate applies)
• Orientation: 36 hours; must be available full-time during week one
• Scrubs: Navy, white, or a combination (not provided by facility)
• Pre-approved RTO: up to 7 days (no holidays); no RTO requests permitted after signing
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Hand hygiene compliance of 75% must be maintained