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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Orthopedics unit position requiring a valid NC or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
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Work is performed on a 32-bed orthopedic unit (floor 6J) in a hospital setting
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Day shift staffing includes 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 3 PCTs, and 1 HUC; night shift includes 1 charge RN, 5 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 2 PCTs, and 1 HUC
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Patient ratios are 5:1 on days (6:1 stretch) and 6:1 on nights (7:1 stretch)
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Scheduled shift is 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour day shift)
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Every other weekend is required
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Floating to other Med-Surg units is required
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EMR system is Cerner
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Equipment used includes walkers, bedside commodes, bladder scanners, CPM machines, sky lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Lift, Maxi Move, vital sign machines, hover mats, Bair Huggers, and wheelchairs
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in orthopedics or a related specialty
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Hospital experience preferred; orthopedic experience preferred
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Common procedures on this unit include dressing changes, suture/staple removal, Foley catheter insertion, NG tube placement, and wound vac maintenance and removal
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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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RNs are required to wear navy scrubs
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The ideal candidate is a team player who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
