Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Burlington, NC | 13-Week Contract

This Med/Surg Telemetry unit primarily serves a general medical-surgical population, including pre-op and post-op surgical patients, with the capacity to manage medical overflow cases — excluding true cardiac patients. The unit supports patients requiring BiPAP, drips, and remote telemetry monitoring. CNA and unit secretary support is available, and bed capacity is capped to ensure RNs do not exceed six patients.

Shift & Schedule

• Days, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• 24-hour orientation provided

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Remote telemetry monitoring experience required
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Active RN license required at time of submission
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed)
• No local candidates within 50 miles of the facility

Clinical Skills

• Dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry monitoring
• IV insulin protocols, heparin, PCA management
• Central line and PICC line care, port access
• HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP management
• Tracheostomy, wound care/wound vac, surgical drains
• Pre/post hemodialysis management, colostomy/ileostomy care
• Chest tube management

Float Requirement

Travelers must be available to float to other campus locations within the health system as needed.

Vaccines

COVID-19 and flu vaccines required; medical/religious exemptions considered.