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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LTAC Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience, with nights and on-call obligations including holiday coverage.
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Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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On-call requirement: 2 on-call shifts or 2 additional shifts per 6-week period
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Weekends required on an as-needed basis
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Floating to a lower level of care within the traveler's skillset is expected based on critical staffing needs
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Epic EMR experience preferred but not required
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13-week contract
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Active SC or Compact RN license required prior to start date; pending license will be considered
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Current certifications required: BLS and NIHSS; ACLS preferred
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; 2 years preferred, with LTAC or short-term acute care experience preferred
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Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
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Respiratory/thoracic skills including ventilator management (CV, CMV, A/C, SIMV, PS, PC, IRV +/- PEEP), vent weaning, and vent training for home
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Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates must pass a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Test on the first day of orientation; only one attempt is allowed
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Block scheduling is not available
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Holiday coverage is required as part of on-call obligations
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All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront; RTO requested after initial submission will not be considered
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Former permanent staff of SRHS facilities are not eligible to return as travelers
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An attendance policy is in effect: missing more than two shifts during the 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may result in contract review for cancellation
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Shaving may be required to pass an onsite respirator fit test
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Previous charge nurse experience is preferred
