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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 12 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in Charlotte, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.
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Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department within a 337-bed hospital that is a designated Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center, but has no trauma designation and is not a teaching hospital
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Patient population spans pediatric to geriatric, with common cases including stroke, acute MI, respiratory illness, behavioral health, minor trauma, and uncontrollable diabetes, with a 25–30% admission rate
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The ED includes 8 Clinical Decision beds for Behavioral Health (unlocked) and 4 additional beds used for admissions or holding
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Average daily census is approximately 145 patients
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:3–4 based on acuity; CNAs serve as Unit Coordinators and assist with patient care
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12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Floating is required across Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — do not apply if not agreeable to this requirement
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EMR: Epic
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Rover communication devices, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS
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Active NC or Compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
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TNCC preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
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Epic EMR experience
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At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year 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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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible
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Department support includes HCTs/Unit Secretaries, paramedics, a free-floating charge nurse, Patient Safety Attendants, a dedicated ED pharmacist (7 AM–11 PM), Social Worker, RT (24/7), ED Physicians and APPs, a Geriatric APP, Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist (24/7)
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Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Required scrub color: Navy Blue
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Parking is free on-site
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Department culture is described as welcoming, helpful, and busy
