Travel MedSurg Registered Nurse - $1,926 per week

About the role

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Vascular/Cardiovascular Acute Care unit, requiring ACLS certification and at least one year of nursing experience with telemetry or cardiac surgery background. Details 12-bed inpatient Cardiovascular Acute Care Unit within a Center for Heart and Vascular Care, caring for both medical and surgical cardiovascular patients Patient ratio of 1:5 Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week) Experience with telemetry and/or cardiac surgery is expected for this unit Every other weekend (EOW) required Every other holiday (EOH) required No on-call responsibilities 14-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Current ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited school of nursing required (BSN or MSN preferred)
• Experience with telemetry and/or cardiac surgery strongly preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Additional Information
• Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and update patient care plans
• Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required
• Assesses and anticipates discharge planning needs for patients and families
• Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning
• Candidates should be prepared to report for a drug screen within 24 hours of committing to the position
• Background check and drug screen results may take at least 2 weeks; start dates may be adjusted accordingly
• American Traveler Job ID #P-720519. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
• About American Traveler
• With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
• With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
• With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Assignment Overview
• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 2
• Description
• American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Vascular/Cardiovascular Acute Care unit, requiring ACLS certification and at least one year of nursing experience with telemetry or cardiac surgery background.

Additional Information

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/06/2026 Duration: 14 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jul 6, 2026 Length: 14 weeks Openings: 2

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