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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 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 Telemetry position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.
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Work in a 26-bed Surgical Telemetry unit at a 207-licensed-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations (no trauma designation, not a teaching hospital)
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Patient population includes general medical telemetry overflow and surgical patients such as bariatric/weight loss surgery, urology procedures, general post-op, abdominal surgeries, GI bleeds, small bowel obstructions, and foot and ankle surgery
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6 (up to 1:7-8 during critical surge); CNA support ratio is 1:6-12
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Skills required include stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc.)
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Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
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EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Philips
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12-hour night shifts, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call responsibilities
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Floating is required across all units within scope at the facility and regionally within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities); candidates not willing to float should not apply
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Schedule cycle is every 6 weeks
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Active NC or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in the full general Med/Tele skillset including telemetry monitoring, drip management, and surgical patient care
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Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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One professional reference dated within the past year required, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team (11a-7p and 11p-7a), resource nurse (as staffing allows), RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist coverage
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Orientation includes 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; time may be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot otherwise be met
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Scrub color: Navy; free parking is available on-site
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A clinical interview is required for this position
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First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
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Candidates who have held a permanent position with an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
