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Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring a PA or Compact RN license, at least 2 years of experience, and availability for night or day 12-hour shifts.
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Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a community hospital setting
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Night shift (3x12, 19:00–07:00) or day shift (3x12, 07:00–19:00) available; straight nights can be accommodated
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Patient ratio of 1:7
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Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, genitourinary/renal, and endocrine/metabolic cases
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Charting system: Cerner (experience required)
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Floating within the hospital required; may also float to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius
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13-week contract
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Active PA or Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA-issued only)
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Proficiency with IV therapy, phlebotomy, port access/management, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, and PICC line management
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Experience with gastrointestinal care including bariatric surgery, bowel obstruction, colostomy/ileostomy management, and feeding tube care
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Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
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Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of rapid response/code teams
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Experience with medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA
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Experience with wound care and isolation precautions/PPE
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted at the travel rate
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Former permanent employees of this facility are not eligible for this position
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Every other holiday coverage required
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Cerner experience preferred
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Preferred skills include BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, PCA management, wound vac, and experience with mood disorders, substance withdrawal, and traumatic brain injury
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Preferred orthopedic experience includes peripheral nerve block catheters and total joint replacement
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Two supervisor references preferred (within the past 2 years)
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Fingerprinting and drug screen/required labs must be completed within 24–48 hours of contract signing
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Pre-start online modules must be completed before entering the facility
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All RTO requests must be disclosed upfront at the time of consideration
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Travel pairs may be accepted based on facility need; same schedule cannot be guaranteed
