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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 16 weeks
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Openings: 5
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, EKG competency, and the ability to work every other weekend including holidays.
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Acute care hospital Med/Surg Telemetry unit
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Patient population includes diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, CHF, UTI, surgical recovery, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, and failure to thrive
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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Day shift, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3x12-hour shifts)
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Every other weekend required
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Self-scheduling
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No on-call requirements
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Floating may be required to the main campus location approximately 32 minutes away
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Pyxis used for medication management
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Contracts of 13–20 weeks accepted; 36 or 48 hours per week available
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Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
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Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
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Required skills include telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, remote telemetry monitoring, use of rapid response/code teams, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, peripheral IV care, phlebotomy, heparin/insulin/PCA administration, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), non-invasive airway management, bowel obstruction care, colostomy/ileostomy management, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions/PPE
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Must pass EKG testing prior to start
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Must be able to work holidays
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Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
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Preferred skills include ACLS, on-unit telemetry monitoring, post-angiogram/cardiac surgery/MI care, IV insulin protocols, bariatric surgery, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), port access/management, CVA care, substance withdrawal, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, pre/post thoracic surgery, tracheostomy care, and prior charge nurse experience
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Navy blue or white scrubs required
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Orientation is 24 hours; pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are required and must be completed prior to start
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Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays; RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
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Up to 7 days of RTO per contract may be approved, provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
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Contract staff are expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
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Any previous permanent, PRN, or per diem employee of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional Medical Center must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
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Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
