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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Clinical Decision Unit position in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency for a 13-week night shift contract.
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Clinical Decision Unit in a 241-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
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24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
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Patient population includes a variety of diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions in a fast-paced observation setting
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8; CNA support at 1:12
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Procedures and skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), IV starts, blood product administration, wound care, and care of patients with tubes and drains
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EMR: Epic — minimum 6 months of experience required
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitoring: Masimo (all rooms)
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Telemetry monitoring is managed remotely with a tele tech
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Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Low census call possible; night shift staff may be called back until 3:00 AM
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Floating required within Region 3, which includes Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates must be willing to float or should not apply
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Schedule is posted in 6-week cycles
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Active NC or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Minimum 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
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Proficiency with cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titrating cardiac drips
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General Med/Surg Tele skillset required, including IV starts, blood product administration, wound care, and care of patients with tubes and drains
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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Departmental orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of unit-specific orientation
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Unit support includes CNA, charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (on-site days, virtual evenings/overnight), and Intensivist (24/7)
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays
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Navy scrubs are required
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Free parking is available on site
