Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MedSurg/Telemetry) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position is at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital providing high-acuity care for diverse patient types including spinal surgeries, strokes, seizures, and brain tumors. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Hours: 48 hours per week, scheduled on a 6-week cycle
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; at least 2 years of MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience on Resource Team; current license in North Carolina; minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma level 1 experience, teaching hospital experience, proficiency with EMR systems Cerner and Epic, experience with stroke and neuro/post-op spine care, and comfort with post-op neuro and spine patient education.
- Patient Care Responsibilities: Managing high-acuity patients with diagnoses such as spinal fusion, stroke, seizure, and brain tumors. Duties include cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, drain/tube management, PCA pumps, post-op mobilization, and medication gtt management including cardiac drips and blood products.
- Support within Department: Varies CNA ratios, reception and charge nurse support, peripheral blood draws, resource nurse availability, 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, and RT support.
- Technology and Equipment: EPIC EMR, Alaris infusion pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, vital signs monitored via Masimo and Phillips portable monitors.
- Floating: Floating within designated regions as per unit needs, with payment for travel time if floating mid-shift. Regions include Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division, Pineville, Union, Union West, Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln.
- Orientation: 2 days of departmental orientation.
- Scheduling: Every other weekend rotation, no on-call, 75% holiday work, up to 6 days off for RTO.
- Other Notes: No more than 2 call offs in a 13-week contract; may be at risk of cancellation if exceeded. Scrub color: Navy. Parking: Free.
- Unit Culture: Emphasizes teamwork, high-quality, and safety-focused care including CAUTI, HAPI, fall, and CLABSI prevention. Open to real-time feedback and supporting staff development.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
-Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage - Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
