Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night 3x12-hour (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), typically 3 nights per week; every other weekend required
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $52 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality med-surg and telemetry nursing care for adults, managing patient assignments at a 1:5-6 ratio
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry data, and intervene appropriately to keep patients safe
- Accurately document care and assessments in Epic to ensure continuity across shifts
- Administer medications and treatments in line with facility protocols and ACLS/BLS guidance
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, escalating changes in patient condition promptly
- Deliver patient and family education with empathy, helping them understand care plans and discharge needs
- Float between similar units when required to support staffing and maintain patient care standards
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state(s) required (pending licenses not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry RN experience
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Comfort and experience working night shifts and managing a 1:5-6 patient ratio
- First-time travel nurses welcome — enthusiastic new travelers encouraged to apply
- Ability to float within scope to similar units as needed
- Willingness to provide interview availability upon submission
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition skills
- Solid med-surg assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Proficient charting in Epic and accurate clinical documentation
- Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced Level III Trauma Center
- Time management and prioritization for 12-hour night shifts
- Familiarity with hospital protocols, patient safety practices, and emergency response
Benefits
- Generous travel support to help you focus on patient care, not logistics
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Comprehensive onboarding and access to Epic charting training
- Flexible scheduling that values work-life balance for travelers
- A supportive team environment where your experience and voice matter
- Opportunities to extend assignments and gain experience at a Level III Trauma Center
- Paid time off policies and guaranteed hours once call-off thresholds are met
- Access to continuing education and skill-building on the job
Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC
Explore the Airborne & Special Operations Museum to soak up local military history, stroll the Cape Fear Botanical Garden for peaceful trails and seasonal displays, and enjoy Fayetteville's growing downtown with restaurants, breweries, and shops. Outdoor lovers can walk or bike the Cape Fear River Trail, and weekend day-trips are easy — Raleigh is about an hour away for museums and nightlife, while Wilmington and the Carolina beaches are reachable for a coastal escape. Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg) influences the local culture and events, making the area vibrant and activity-filled for travelers.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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