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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Post-Surgical Care Med/Surg Tele position at a Level III Trauma teaching hospital in Concord, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience.
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Work in a 28-bed Post-Surgical Care unit within a 457-bed Level III Trauma teaching hospital that includes a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
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Patient population includes orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, trauma, vascular surgery, and medical overflow
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Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4–6, with potential surge ratios of 1:7–8
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Remote telemetry monitoring is utilized for patient care
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12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV pumps: BD Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips and Masimo
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Floating may be required to other facilities within the regional network, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division locations
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Active NC RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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General post-surgical skills required, including incision care, wound care/wound vacs, chest tubes, drains, trach care, NG tube insertion, use of braces/traction, and patient mobility
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required 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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Comprehensive unit support includes CNAs (phlebotomy, ADLs, Foley insertion/removal), an IV/VAT Team, charge nurse support, RT 24/7, hospitalist coverage 24/7, Rapid Response/Code Team, BERT Behavioral Response Team, and a dedicated mentor
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Orientation includes facility-level NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
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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; any hours missed must be made up at the end of the contract
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Scheduling operates on a 6-week cycle
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Required scrub color: Navy
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Free parking available in designated areas
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Permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
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First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
