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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 at least 2 years of ED experience, with 12-hour night shifts and regional floating obligations.
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Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department within a 337-licensed-bed, non-trauma hospital that includes a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
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Patient population spans pediatric to geriatric, with common presentations including respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, uncontrollable 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 from a freestanding ED 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 1900, 36 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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No on-call or call-back requirements
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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 who are not agreeable to floating 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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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 certification 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, experience with critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Must provide the last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
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At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, is required for consideration
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Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population including behavioral health, stroke, chest pain, and trauma stabilization cases
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Department 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, RT (24/7), ED physicians and APPs, a geriatric APP, and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage
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Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Free parking available on-site
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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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Department culture is described as welcoming, helpful, and busy
