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Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 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 fast-paced Emergency Department position in Charlotte, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and a full suite of emergency certifications.
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Works in a 34-bed Emergency Department (plus 32 vertical care areas) with an average census of 200+ patients per day
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All-ages patient population including adult and pediatric medical emergencies, with heavy trauma stabilization (GSW, stabbings), and a significant mental health, homeless, and substance use population
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Common diagnoses include stroke, respiratory illness, chest pain, abdominal pain, DM/DKA, and other typical ED presentations
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Typical RN patient ratio is 1:4
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12-hour day shifts, 0700–1900, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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No on-call requirements
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Floating is required throughout Region 1 facilities, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, freestanding EDs within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
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EMR: Epic
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IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Philips
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
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TNCC preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in general ED skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
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Epic EMR experience
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Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Provides emergency nursing care to all-ages patients, including trauma stabilization and management of acute medical conditions
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Department support includes CNAs, a receptionist, and a charge nurse
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Orientation includes general facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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6-week scheduling cycle
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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 available
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Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
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First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
