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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Telemetry/Renal Unit position in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and proficiency in a broad range of telemetry and renal patient care skills.
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Hospital setting located in Charlotte, NC with 207 licensed beds, designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
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Assignment to the 3N Medical Telemetry/Renal Unit, a 31-bed unit
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Patient population includes end-stage renal disease, peritoneal dialysis (PD), fluid overload, sickle cell, diabetes mellitus, altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health diagnoses
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 (up to 1:7–8 during critical surge); CNA ratio of 1:6–12
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Skills required include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain and tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management), and PCA pumps
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Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
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EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Philips
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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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No on-call responsibilities
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Floating required to all units within scope at the home facility, as well as to other facilities within the assigned region (Region 1: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH pediatrics); candidates who are not agreeable to regional floating should not apply
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency with Epic EMR
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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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Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, a charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team (11a–7p and 11p–7a), a resource nurse (as staffing allows), respiratory therapy (24/7), a hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist coverage
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Orientation includes facility new employee orientation (NEO) plus 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 missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
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Scheduling occurs on a 6-week cycle
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Scrub color: Navy
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Parking is complimentary
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First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
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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 eligible
