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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 seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.
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Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department at a 337-bed hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designation (no trauma designation, non-teaching)
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Patient population spans pediatric to geriatric, with common presentations including respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, uncontrolled diabetes, and minor and major trauma stabilization for transfer
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8 Clinical Decision beds designated for Behavioral Health (unlocked) and 4 additional beds used for admissions or patient holding
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Average daily census of approximately 145 patients with a 25-30% admission rate
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 based on acuity
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12-hour night shifts beginning at 1700, with 36 standard hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Floating is required across Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within the region, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates unwilling to float should not apply
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Rover Communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS device
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Active RN license — NC or compact license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
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TNCC preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
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Must provide 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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Permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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Robust departmental support includes HCTs/Unit Secretaries (1:8-10 ratio), paramedics, a free-floating charge nurse, patient safety attendants, a dedicated ED pharmacist (7a–11p), social worker, respiratory therapy (24/7), ED physicians and APPs, a geriatric APP, hospitalists (24/7), and intensivists (24/7)
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Orientation includes new employee onboarding (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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A clinical interview is required for this position
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Scrub color: Navy Blue
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Free parking available on-site
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
