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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel LPN for an acute care Med/Surg unit in Brevard, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and current BLS certification for night shift coverage.
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Acute care Med/Surg unit in a 30-bed hospital setting
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Patient ratios of 2-4:1 for stepdown/ICU patients and 5-6:1 for Med/Surg patients, with 2-3 PCTs on the floor
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Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
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Equipment includes IV pumps, SCDs, Nova Stat glucometer, wound vac, Baxter feeding pump, lift equipment, and Pyxis
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EMR: Cerner
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May be required to float to the TCU
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Weekend rotation required (approximately 3 Mondays and Fridays per 6-week schedule); holiday coverage per staffing matrix
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Active LPN license required (license required if applicable)
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Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in acute care or Med/Surg
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Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
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Cerner EMR experience
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two references required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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Procedures performed on the unit include IV starts, central venous line (CVL) and arterial line management, Foley catheter insertion, EKG monitoring, and wound care
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The unit operates on a Team-Based Care model, with daily interdisciplinary rounds including MDs, nurses, case management, pharmacists, and PT/OT to discuss patient care and discharge planning
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Unit cares for a broad acuity range, from Med/Surg to ICU-level patients, requiring adaptability in a fast-paced environment
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Nurses are required to wear navy blue scrubs
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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13-week assignment
