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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a 337-bed hospital in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
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32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with an average census of 32 patients
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Patient population includes stroke, seizure, altered mental status (AMS), generalized weakness, AKI/CKD, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds
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RN patient ratio is 1:5-6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
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Floating required within Region 2, which includes Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates must be willing to float to all listed facilities
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Rover communication devices
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Facility is a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center, but is not a trauma-designated or teaching hospital
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Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
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Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) required
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General medical/surgical skillset required
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Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum of one professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Telemetry monitoring is managed on-unit by staff, charge/clinical supervisor, and unit clerk — there is no remote tele monitoring team
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Unit support includes CNAs (1:12 ratio), a receptionist/HUC, a free-floating charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, a 24/7 IV/VAT team, a dedicated unit pharmacist, two case managers, a MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy (performs nebulizer treatments), a nurse educator, 24/7 hospitalist, and APP support
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Orientation includes a New Employee Orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
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Scrubs color for RNs is navy blue
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Parking is complimentary
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Unit culture is described as family-oriented
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A clinical interview is required for this position
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
