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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 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 requiring at least 18 months of experience, Epic proficiency, and a willingness to float across a regional hospital network on night shifts.
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Work in a 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit at a 337-bed community hospital
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Patient population includes stroke, seizure, altered mental status, generalized weakness, AKI/CKD, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds
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Standard RN patient ratio is 1:5-6, with potential surge ratios up to 1:7-8
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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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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Floating required within Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital); candidates unwilling to float to all listed facilities should not apply
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV Pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitors: Philips; communication: Rover
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No remote telemetry monitoring — telemetry reading and posting each shift is the responsibility of the unit clerk, charge/clinical supervisor, and staff nurses
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Active RN license in NC or a compact state 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 experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
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General medical/surgical nursing skillset required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility (locals 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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Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, a free-floating charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, a 24/7 IV/VAT team, a unit-dedicated pharmacist, two case managers, a Med/Surg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy (including nebulizer treatments), a nurse educator, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and APP support
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Orientation includes a new employee orientation (NEO) session plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs
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The unit culture is described as family-oriented
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
