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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele (Orthopedic Spine) night shift position requiring at least 1 year of orthopedic experience and SC or compact RN licensure.
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Work in a 26-bed adult orthopedic spine unit specializing in spinal surgeries such as laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
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Unit provides integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support services
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Patient diagnoses include Med/Surg, Tele, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
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Performs special procedures including bedside lumbar puncture, post-Cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post renal biopsy, CT Angio, and Heparin drips
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Patient ratio of 1:5-6
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Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
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Every other weekend requirement, totaling 6 weekend shifts over the contract
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13-week assignment length
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Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
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Floating to other qualified units or campuses required based on census needs, limited to areas with documented competencies
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Uses Epic EMR
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Active SC or compact RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
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Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required
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Minimum 1 year of orthopedic experience required
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Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Dysrhythmia certification preferred
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Prior charge nurse experience preferred
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Teaching hospital experience preferred
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Community hospital experience preferred
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Provide direct patient care on an orthopedic spine unit specializing in post-surgical and telemetry monitoring needs
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Facility is a regional community teaching medical center and Level I Adult / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, the only one of its kind in the Midlands
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Hospital features 641 licensed beds with advanced specialty programs in cardiac care, stroke, and vascular services
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Orientation occurs every Monday, along with an annual compliance requirement
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Pre-assignment testing and training modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates accepted; radius rules apply based on distance from Prisma Health facilities
