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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 a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level II trauma center in Asheville, NC, requiring at least 2 years of experience and telemetry rhythm interpretation skills.
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34-bed Adult Med/Surg Telemetry unit on the 4th floor of a large 815-bed hospital
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Patient population consists of adult med/surg telemetry patients requiring telemetry monitoring
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Day shift patient ratio is 1:4-6; night shift ratio is 1:5-7
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Day shift staffing includes 1 charge RN, 6-7 RNs, 3 CNAs, and 1 HUC; night shift includes 1 charge RN, 5-7 RNs, 2 CNAs, and 1 HUC
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Common procedures include IV fluids, tube feeds, PEG feedings, and IV antibiotics
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EMR: Cerner
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Day shift hours: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts)
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Every other weekend required (approximately 6 weekend shifts per pay period)
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Floating required to other med/surg units and occasionally to the holding pod of the ED
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC accepted); ACLS preferred
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for Telemetry RNs
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Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry or med/surg telemetry experience required
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Telemetry rhythm interpretation skills required
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Strong critical thinking, time management, and patient assessment skills required
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Cerner EMR experience preferred
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
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Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry rhythms, assessing med/surg patients, and escalating acuity changes to the charge RN, rapid response, or provider as needed
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Candidates must be team-oriented and willing to assist CNAs and fellow nurses
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Must attend shift huddles at 0650 (day shift) or 1850 (night shift)
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Facility is a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, serving as the regional referral hub
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
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13-week contract
