Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift in Mooresville, NC

Seeking an experienced Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Mooresville, North Carolina. Join a collaborative adult acute-care team on a telemetry-focused medical-surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, renal, respiratory, orthopedic, and postoperative needs. Located in the scenic Lake Norman area, Mooresville offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the greater Charlotte region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,910
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours; orientations are scheduled biweekly

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele registered nursing experience
• Active North Carolina or compact registered nursing license in hand
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification or recognized stroke certification
• Successful completion of an onsite EKG and telemetry examination
• Epic charting experience required for this assignment
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced acute-care environment
• Previous charge nurse, community hospital, or LTAC experience preferred
• Current influenza vaccination required; exemptions and declinations are not accepted
• Strong assessment, cardiac telemetry interpretation, communication, and organizational skills

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for a diverse adult and geriatric Med/Surg Tele patient population.
• Monitor, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythms and changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients with myocardial infarction, acute kidney injury, renal failure, pneumonia, chest pain, cellulitis, orthopedic conditions, and postoperative needs.
• Manage patients before and after cardiac catheterization, stress testing, thoracic surgery, bariatric procedures, neurosurgery, hemodialysis, and total joint replacement.
• Perform and document medication administration, IV therapy, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, wound care, drain care, tracheostomy care, and telemetry monitoring.
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive airway support, chest tubes, feeding tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, insulin, heparin, and PCA therapy as appropriate.
• Recognize changes in patient status and collaborate with rapid response, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic and promote safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel nursing opportunity in Mooresville, North Carolina, and join a supportive acute-care team near Lake Norman and Charlotte.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.