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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical position at an innovative 32-bed unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and a valid VA or compact RN license.
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Work in a 32-bed Medical-Surgical unit focused on innovative nursing practice and early adoption of new technologies and equipment
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Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday rotation required — staff work one summer and one winter holiday per rotation
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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Floating to other units required at times to cover staffing needs
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Meditech EMR experience preferred
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Hercules beds are used on this unit
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Active VA or compact RN license currently in hand (pending license not accepted)
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Community hospital experience preferred
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Core clinical skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, starting and maintaining IVs, nasal cannula and oxygen administration, oral suctioning, feeding tube care, heparin/insulin/PCA medication administration, isolation precautions/PPE, and wound care
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Preferred skills include: port access/management, central line blood draw, PICC line management, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), tracheostomy care, colostomy/ileostomy management, IV insulin protocols, wound vac, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care, and telemetry remote monitoring
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Fit testing is required; candidates must be able to shave for fit testing or provide a provider letter approved by Employee Health Services prior to start
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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On Day 1, the RN will complete a drug screen at Employee Health and will not be required to work a clinical shift — the first clinical shift begins on Day 2 (Tuesday)
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General RN Orientation is held every other Monday
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RTO must be disclosed prior to acceptance of the assignment; if one holiday falls within the assignment, expect to work it; if two holidays, expect to work one; if three, expect to work two
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Candidates who have worked permanently at this facility within the past 24 months are not eligible for consideration
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This facility has a zero-tolerance policy for THC; medical marijuana cards are not accepted, and a drug screen is conducted both during compliance and on Day 1 onsite
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
