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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 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 active NC or compact RN licensure.
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Work in a 32-bed Medical/Surgical unit (4W) within a 241-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital
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Patient population includes stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care cases
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with surge ratios up to 1:7–8
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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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Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities) per regional needs — do not apply if not agreeable to floating
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Low census call possible; night shift travelers may be called back up to 3:00 AM
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Scheduling is done on a 6-week cycle
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Epic EMR used
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Virtual nursing (VNO) system in use with 10 cameras — virtual RNs assist with med witnessing, patient monitoring, and admission/discharge tasks
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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/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management required
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Candidate's permanent address must be 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 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
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Department support includes CNAs (ADLs, mobility, feeding), charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7) — no HUC on unit
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Telemetry monitoring technicians are available on the unit
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Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; if contracted hours cannot be met, time must be added to the end of the contract
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A clinical interview with the manager is required as part of the hiring process
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Navy scrubs are required
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Free parking is available on site
