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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 18, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 32-bed surgical unit at a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center facility, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience.
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32-bed surgical unit with an average census of 28 patients
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Level 3 Trauma facility that is also a Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center (241 licensed beds)
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Patient population includes total joint replacements, colon resections, gallbladder, appendectomy, amputations, hip fractures, small bowel obstructions (SBO), NG tubes, and medical overflow
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Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1845–0700)
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RN-to-patient ratio: 1:5–6 on nights, with LPN and CNA support
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle
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EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
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Floating required within Region 3 (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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Active NC RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, central line management, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), PIV starts, wound care, and drain/tube management
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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
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Department support includes CNAs (vitals, baths, mobility, blood sugars), a Receptionist/HUC, charge nurse resource, dedicated phlebotomy team, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
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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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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Up to 6 days of RTO 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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Navy scrubs required
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Free parking is available on-site
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have worked a permanent (staff) position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
