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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for an ED Holding support position requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and prior travel nursing experience.
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ED Holding unit located within the Emergency Department housing adult medical/surgical patients awaiting inpatient beds
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May include PCU level patients requiring higher acuity care
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Float requirement to ED and MedSurg areas as needed in addition to MS/Tele caseload
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Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15), working either 36 or 48 hours per week
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Target ratios of 1:6 for MS/Tele patients or 1:4 for PCU level patients
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Every other weekend required
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Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication systems
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Standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps
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Manager-based scheduling
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12-hour unit orientation
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Active NC or compact RN license (pending acceptable at submission)
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BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS and CPI preferred
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Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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Skills required include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, colostomy and feeding tube care, blood product administration, PICC line management, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
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Preferred skills include NIHSS, IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, central line care, CVA, neuro surgery care, ortho trauma, and wound care/wound vac
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Epic charting experience preferred
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Must pass EKG testing prior to start
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Care for adult medical/surgical patients, including high acuity cases within the ED Holding area
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May be assigned to Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
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Navy scrubs required
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Must complete pre-start and annual online learning modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles)
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Weekly orientation schedule
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Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
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No RTO permitted during the first week of assignment; up to 7 days RTO may be auto-approved thereafter, excluding holidays
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Additional RTO cannot be requested after signing
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Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units with separate transportation
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Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
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Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details
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Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between travel or per diem status, not both
