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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 32-bed unit at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center facility in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and regional floating availability.
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32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (4W) within a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
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Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, and related diagnoses
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with surge ratios potentially reaching 1:7–8
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Low census call is possible; night shift travelers may be called back up to 3:00 AM
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — do not apply if unwilling to float
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EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
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Unit utilizes virtual nursing (VNO) with 10 cameras; virtual RNs assist with second-witness for certain medications, patient monitoring, and admission/discharge tasks
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Unit support includes CNAs, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist (24/7), charge nurse, and telemetry monitoring technician
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Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required, with most recent experience within the past year
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Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation and management of non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
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Skills required include wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
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Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following permanent employment before being eligible
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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2-day departmental orientation provided in addition to facility NEO
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Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle
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Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; time off that impacts contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
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Navy scrubs required
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Free parking is available on-site
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Unit is described as collaborative, patient-centered, and team-oriented
