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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 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 position on a 34-bed surgical unit in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of med/tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.
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Work in a 34-bed Med/Surg Tele surgical unit with an average census of 32 patients
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Patient population includes both medical and surgical diagnoses such as DKA, sepsis, CHF, AKI, pneumonia, sickle cell crisis, spinal fusions, pancreatitis, and orthopedic total joint replacements (knees/hips)
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Night shift schedule: 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights; surge staffing may temporarily increase ratios to 1:7–1:8
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Rover Communication devices
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Telemetry monitoring is performed on-unit by staff — no remote tele monitoring is available
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
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Floating is required within Region 2, which includes Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates who are not willing to float to these facilities should not apply
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
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Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) required
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General med/surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
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At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year required for consideration
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Unit support includes CNAs (1:12 ratio), a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, dedicated unit pharmacist, two case managers, a Med/Surg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, a nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
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Orientation includes a facility-level new employee orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
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Required scrub color for RNs is navy blue
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Parking is free
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Unit culture is described as welcoming with helpful teammates
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
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The facility is a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center but is not a trauma-designated or teaching hospital
