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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 11, 2026
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Length: 17 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Observation Unit (MedSurg) position requiring a GA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience, with heavy telemetry monitoring on night shifts.
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Acute care Observation Unit (MedSurg) in a hospital setting with 22 beds
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Miscellaneous medical observation patient population with high admission and discharge volume (up to 16 discharges per day)
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Patient ratios of 1:5 or 1:6; charge nurse occasionally takes patients
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CNAs available on the floor when staffing allows (2:1 ratio)
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Heavy telemetry unit monitored by central monitoring; RNs read their own EKG strips
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Heparin is the only titratable drip used on this unit
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No ventilators on this unit; no on-call requirement
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Charting system: MEDITECH
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12-hour night shifts
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
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Floating required to Med/Surg
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Active RN license in Georgia (GA) or a compact state currently in hand
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Current BLS certification required; NIHSS certification required
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ACLS not required but highly recommended
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Driver's License required for consideration
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Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement
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RNs perform their own EKGs and draw their own labs
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3-shift unit-specific orientation provided
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Fast-paced environment with high patient turnover, frequent admissions and discharges
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Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible for placement
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Any time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
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Required scrub colors: Caribbean Blue top and bottom, White top with Caribbean Blue bottom, or all White top and bottom
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RTO requests are only honored if included in the initial confirmation of assignment
