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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 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 Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital in Shelby, NC, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.
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Work in a 32-bed surgical Med/Tele unit with an average census of 28 patients
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Patient population includes total joint replacements, colon resections, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, amputations, hip fractures, small bowel obstructions (SBO), and medical overflow
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Night shift schedule: 1845–0700, 36 hours per week
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RN-to-patient ratios are 1:5–6 on nights, with potential surge ratios of up to 1:7–8
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
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Floating required within Region 3 facilities (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per regional needs — candidates not willing to float should not apply
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Low census call is possible; night shift staff may be called back until 3:00 AM
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Schedule is posted in 6-week cycles
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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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 in cardiac rhythm interpretation, management of non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), wound care, drain and tube management, PIV starts, and central line management
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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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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
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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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Unit support includes CNAs (vitals, baths, mobility, blood sugars), HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, dedicated phlebotomy team, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist (24/7), and telemetry monitoring technicians
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Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
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RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
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Scrub color: Navy
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Free parking is available on site
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The facility is a 241-bed, Level 3 Trauma Center and Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center — not a teaching hospital
