
Telemetry RN in Shelby, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Shelby, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,676/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.56
- Weekly
- $1,676
- Yearly (full-time)
- $87,152
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $46.56/hour — 15% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,627 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 46 of them in Shelby.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
This telemetry nursing assignment places you in a 24-bed Med/Surg/Tele unit within a Level 3 Trauma teaching hospital in Shelby, NC. You'll manage a diverse patient population with diagnoses such as cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions, often in a fast-paced observation setting. Your responsibilities include interpreting cardiac rhythms, managing non-titrating cardiac drips like Cardizem and Amiodarone, and caring for patients with tubes, drains, and IV lines. Expect to float across facilities within the region, always within your scope of practice, providing expert care to ensure positive patient outcomes on a 12-hour night shift schedule. You’ll join a supportive team with RN-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 during regular staffing, expanding slightly during surge times. Bring your BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications, your proficiency with EPIC EMR (minimum six months’ experience), and your basic Med/Surg and Telemetry skills to this engaging assignment.
Weather:
The weather around this time is typically mild and comfortable, with pleasant temperatures that encourage outdoor activities and exploration of the surrounding region. Sunny days are common, making it ideal for leisure and sightseeing during free time.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historical Downtown Shelby: Enjoy local shops, cafes, and art galleries.
- Upstairs Artspace Virtual Tours: Explore contemporary art via online exhibits.
- Crowders Mountain State Park Day Trip: Hike scenic trails and take in panoramic views.
- Lion’s Club Park & Lake: Relax by the water or have a picnic with scenic surroundings.
- Charlotte Day Trip: Visit the vibrant city known for museums, parks, and nightlife.
Job Specifics:
Location: Shelby, NC
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36.0
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