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Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 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 Cardiac unit position requiring Epic proficiency, telemetry interpretation skills, and a minimum of 2 years of experience.
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Work in a 10-bed Med/Surg Cardiac unit at a 101-bed hospital designated as a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
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Patient population includes high-acuity cardiac step-down, post-procedure cardiac, CHF, PD, secondary stroke, and general med/surg patients
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Telemetry monitoring is required, including independent reading and interpretation of cardiac rhythm strips
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Day shift RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5; night shift is 1:5, with CNA support available
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12-hour evening shift (1845–0715), 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation required every third weekend
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Holiday coverage required for one summer and one winter holiday (Christmas Eve/Day or New Year's Eve/Day)
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Floating required to similar med/surg units on a rotational basis
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No on-call responsibilities; low census may occur in 4-hour increments, primarily on nights
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Epic EMR experience is required; Alaris and Pyxis also in use
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Active WI or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of med/surg or cardiac nursing experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
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Experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem), non-titrating Nitro, and non-titrating Dobutamine required
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Pre/post cardiac cath experience (femoral and radial approaches) required
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Chest tube experience required
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Experience monitoring sheath sites required
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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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First-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis with a minimum of 2 years of experience
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
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Local candidates are accepted
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Unit support includes a charge nurse (with patient assignment), 24/7 Hospitalist and Respiratory Therapy coverage, OT/PT/ST services, and an IV Team available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday day shifts only; phlebotomy is a shared responsibility between RNs and lab
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Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts to learn unit workflow
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Any color scrubs are acceptable, but must be professional in appearance
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Free, onsite, and secure parking is available
