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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 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 in a Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.
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Work in a Clinical Decision unit at a 241-bed, Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital
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24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
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Patient population includes various diagnoses such as cardiac, respiratory, and neuro in a fast-paced observation setting
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 (day and night), with potential surge ratios of up to 1:7-8
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CNA support at a 1:12 ratio; no HUC on unit
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Telemetry monitoring performed remotely with a Tele tech
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12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Low census call possible; night shift staff may be called back up to 3:00 AM
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Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities) per regional needs — candidates who are unwilling to float should not apply
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EMR: Epic (minimum 6 months of experience required)
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IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitoring: Masimo in all rooms
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Active NC or Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
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General Med/Surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
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Minimum 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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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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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
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Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
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Scheduling is on a 6-week cycle
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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
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Department support includes a charge nurse (may carry a patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), on-site hospitalist during day shift (virtual evenings/overnight), and intensivist (24/7)
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Required scrub color is navy
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Free parking is available on site
