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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry (Cardiac) night shift position in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring at least 2 years of nursing experience with 1 year of recent cardiac or telemetry specialty experience.
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42-bed Cardiac Medical Unit (6 North) in a hospital setting
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Primarily cardiac patients presenting with chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, and various cardiac arrhythmias
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Also serves medical patients with pneumonia, GI issues, COPD, diabetes, and occasional stroke, as well as surgical patients
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday coverage required
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Floating to other units and hospitals is required
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EMR: Meditech (experience not required)
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13-week contract
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Active AL state or compact RN license required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
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No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed
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AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS certification required
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Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience; candidates with 18 months may be considered
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At least 1 year of recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or Cardiac specialty required
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Current driver's license required for consideration
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Two professional references from within the last year required for consideration
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NURSYS license verification required for consideration
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Full SSN required for consideration
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Scrub color requirement: solid navy
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Timekeeping system: Centricity
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No HealthStream modules required prior to start — competency-based modules are completed during virtual orientation
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Cardiac RNs will be required to complete an online pre-test after accepting an offer
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Local candidates are welcome to apply with no radius restrictions
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Work schedule of 36 or 48 hours per week available
