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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele (Orthopedic Spine) position requiring Ortho experience and a SC or compact RN license.
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Work in a 26-bed adult orthopedic spine unit specializing in spinal surgeries including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
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Unit provides integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support
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Patient population includes Med/Surg, Tele, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE cases
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Performs special procedures including bedside lumbar puncture, post-Cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post renal biopsy, CT Angio, and Heparin drips
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Patient ratio of 1:5-6
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Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
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Every other weekend requirement (6 weekend shifts)
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Floating to other qualified units or campuses required based on census needs
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Uses Epic EMR
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Active SC or multistate RN license required
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Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required
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Orthopedic experience required
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1 year of Epic EMR experience required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Dysrhythmia certification preferred
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Previous charge experience preferred
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Teaching hospital experience preferred
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Community hospital experience preferred
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Provide comprehensive post-surgical care for patients following spinal procedures, including pain management and mobility support
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Work within a regional community teaching medical center designated as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates accepted, subject to radius rule criteria
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Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
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Weekly orientation and annual compliance training required
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Pre-assignment testing and modules required to be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
