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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 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 seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience.
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Medical Telemetry unit within a 109-licensed-bed hospital that is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
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Unit has 27 beds with an average census of 20 patients
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Patient population includes stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed diagnoses
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RN staffing ratio of 1:5-6 acuity dependent, with surge staffing potentially increasing to 1:7-8
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12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) as needed within scope of practice
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Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
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Support staff includes 24/7 phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, hospitalist coverage, and telemetry monitoring techs
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CNA support available for ADLs, vitals, and certified foley/IV tasks
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Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele nursing experience required
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Skilled in stroke care/NIH assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
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Experience with PCA pumps and medication drip management including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
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Epic EMR experience required
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Provide comprehensive Med/Surg Tele nursing care within a positive, team-driven unit culture
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel position
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Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
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Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
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Schedule operates on a 6-week cycle
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Facility and departmental orientation includes NEO plus 2 days departmental
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Free parking available
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First-time travelers will be considered, though experienced resource team travelers are preferred
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Candidates must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before returning
