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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 hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.
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Work in the Emergency Department of a 457-bed Level III Trauma Teaching Hospital that is also a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
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Patient population includes trauma (GSW, stabbings, MVA, falls), stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, cardiac cath pre-procedure, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, mental health, respiratory illnesses, GI disorders, liver failure, AKI/CKD, and patients requiring fluid resuscitation or blood products
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Max RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5, acuity dependent
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Floating required to all facilities within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates unwilling to float should not apply
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No on-call responsibilities for travelers
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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 experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Trauma and stroke experience required
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Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, conscious sedation, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, critical care drips, and blood administration
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Epic EMR experience
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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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Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, 24/7 Charge Nurse, IV/VAT Team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist, and ED Physicians
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Orientation includes general hospital new employee orientation (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; additional time may be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours are not met
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Navy scrubs required
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Free parking available
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Candidate's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
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First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered
