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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Observation Unit (Med/Surg Tele) position at a Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital in Concord, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and strong cardiac and stroke skills.
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Emergency Observation Unit in a 457-bed Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital that is also a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
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10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
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Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, and angina diagnoses
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5
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Required procedures and skills include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT/Dobhoff/PEG tube placement, drain and tube management (Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley), and PCA pumps
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Medication drip management includes cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
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EMR: Epic (experience required); IV Pumps: Alaris; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
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12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (check-in 6:50 AM, check-out 7:10 PM), 36 hours per week
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Every-other-weekend rotation required
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Floating is required within Region 1 facilities, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH – pediatrics only); candidates who are not willing to float to all facilities within the region should not apply
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Active NC RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in a general Med/Tele skillset including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and IV medication drip management
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Epic EMR experience required
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Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
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Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Departmental support includes a supervising Charge RN, a Resource RN to assist with admissions and discharges, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and an IV/VAT team
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Orientation consists of a New Employee Orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental onboarding
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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); contracted hours must still be met
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Schedule is posted on a 6-week cycle
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Required scrub color: Navy
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Free employee parking is available on-site
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Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being considered
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First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
