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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Emergency Department / MedSurg Swing position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and night shift availability including every other weekend.
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Critical Access Hospital (CAH) ER setting with MedSurg float responsibilities
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2-bed ER/trauma bay environment treating traumas, strokes, STEMIs, chest pain, respiratory diagnoses, and lacerations
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Common drips include heparin and levophed
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RNs are required to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4
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A charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment; no nurse aides, EMTs, paramedics, or sitters are on shift
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Charting system: MEDITECH
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12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); day shifts also available (0630–1900)
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Self/team scheduling model
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Every other weekend required
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Every third holiday required
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Float to MedSurg required
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13-week contract
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Active ND or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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Required certifications (all must be active; pending not accepted): BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
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BSN is not required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year (PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable)
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Valid driver's license required
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One 12-hour orientation shift provided
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Successful candidates demonstrate teamwork, strong communication, flexibility, the ability to work under pressure, and adaptability
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RTO of 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract must be disclosed upfront; additional RTO requests will not be approved
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No clinical involvement from the staffing agency in this placement
