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Shift: Days, 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 travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit at a Level II Trauma Center in Asheville, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active medical telemetry skills.
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Position is located on the A4W Trauma Telemetry unit (Med/Surg Tele), a 36-bed floor within a large 815-bed regional referral hospital and Level II Trauma Center
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Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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13-week contract
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Current day shift RN ratio is 1:5/6; night shift RN ratio is 1:6/7
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Unit is staffed with charge RNs, CNAs, a HUC, and sitters
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Unit prepares patients for Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and OR procedures
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EMR: Cerner (experience required)
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Equipment includes medical remote telemetry monitoring, Cerner Patient Observation (CPO), VC150s in every patient room, and workstations on wheels with Tap and Go access
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Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday count as weekend shifts on night shift)
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Floating may be required to sister Med/Surg units: 3W, 5W, and K8
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
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Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start)
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Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for Telemetry RNs
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Demonstrated medical telemetry skills required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required if currently residing in Florida or Missouri)
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CMSRN certification is encouraged but not required
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BSN, charge nurse experience, and leadership experience are preferred qualifications
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
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Required scrub colors: navy blue top and bottom, white top with navy blue bottom, or all white
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The facility has earned Magnet® Designation, Healthgrades Top 50 Best Hospitals recognition (2020–2023), and a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of 'A'
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Hard-working, compassionate, and team-oriented candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply
