Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Telemetry | Charlotte, NC | Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Telemetry | Charlotte, NC | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,780 - $1,874
• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse in Charlotte, NC. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on orthopedics and joints.

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Med Surg/Telemetry, specifically with orthopedic focus.
• Facility will accept first-time travelers; locals accepted with a rate difference.
• Work setting skills required: MS/Tele.
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and use of rapid response/code teams.
• IV therapy/phlebotomy skills with peripheral line care/management.
• Respiratory skills: nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management.
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE.
• Certifications: BLS required.

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Orthopedic skills, including total joint replacement and spinal surgery.

JOB DETAILS:

• Average daily census: 34; Rooms/Beds: 48.
• 36 hours can be offered; unit will accept 13-week contracts.
• Call requirement: None.
• Float requirement: Yes, travelers will float if the census drops.
• Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.

PATIENT DIAGNOSES:

This is a fully surgical unit with occasional medical overflow. The surgical focus is on orthopedics and joints, with common diagnoses including total knee replacement, total hip replacement, spinal fusions, hip fractures, ortho trauma, and med/surg overflow.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

Frequent use of wound vacs and drains.

UNIT SYSTEMS:

Pyxis, EPIC required; SBAR scheduling type per unit needs.

UNIT ORIENTATION:

Per unit needs; scrubs not provided (navy blue).

INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY:

Please provide your candidate's interview availability for the next 72 hours while submitting candidates to avoid holding up the approval process. The manager will not offer without speaking to/interviewing the candidate first.

***Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty.***

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply now!