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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 night shift Acute Care Telemetry position in Highlands, NC, requiring geriatric or inpatient rehab experience and telemetry skills.
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24-bed Acute Care unit in a hospital setting located in Highlands, NC
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Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
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Three 12-hour shifts per week
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Patient ratio of 6–7:1
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Unit staffing does not include a HUC, tech, or extra RN when no tech is available
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Standard Med/Surg equipment used on unit
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Cerner EMR used for documentation
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Floating required on a rare basis
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Serves an affluent community with concierge-level service expectations
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Swing bed patients (geriatric and inpatient rehab) are a key part of the patient population
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
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ACLS required; CPI preferred
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
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Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a telemetry or acute care setting
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Experience with geriatric patients or inpatient rehab/swing bed patients required
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Wound care skills required
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Cerner EMR experience preferred
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US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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Scrub dress code: all navy, or navy top with white bottoms
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Unit is known for excellent culture and strong teamwork; vacancies are due to regional recruiting challenges, not unit issues
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One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but 2 years of experience is required
