Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs in Salisbury, NC

Take your nursing career to Salisbury, North Carolina, with a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel nursing assignment offering $1,710-$1,800 in weekly estimated pay. Located in the Piedmont region, Salisbury offers a historic downtown, local shops and restaurants, and access to parks and regional attractions. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care environment while gaining valuable clinical experience in the area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710-$1,800
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Location: On-site in Salisbury, North Carolina
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; approximately 3 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6-7
• Unit: 36-bed adult Med/Surg unit with an average daily census of approximately 31 patients
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with varied acute-care diagnoses, including COPD, pneumonia, hip fractures, and general surgical conditions
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting and Medication Systems: Epic and Pyxis
• Floating: Must be willing to float to areas caring for Med/Surg patients
• Time Off: Up to 7 days may be considered with advance approval; no time off during the first week

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending licensure may be considered
• At least 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Current BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Strong experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response or code team activation
• Proficiency with blood product administration, central line care, peripheral IV management, and starting and maintaining IVs
• Experience with nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Oncology and chemotherapy administration experience, as well as OCN certification, preferred but not required
• Ability to work every other weekend and participate in required holiday coverage

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, blood products, and other prescribed treatments
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Manage central and peripheral lines while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Support respiratory care, including nasal cannula therapy and non-invasive airway management
• Follow isolation precautions and infection prevention standards
• Collaborate with rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Float within Med/Surg patient-care areas as needed to support unit operations
• Document care accurately in Epic and follow unit procedures for medication administration and patient safety

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel nursing opportunity in Salisbury, North Carolina, and join a collaborative acute-care healthcare team.

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.