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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level III Trauma and Teaching Hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and night shift availability.
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Work in a 457-licensed-bed Level III Trauma and Teaching Hospital Emergency Department, also designated as a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
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Patient population includes trauma (GSW, stabbings, MVA, falls), stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, cardiac cath pre-op, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, mental health, respiratory illness, GI disorders, liver failure, and AKI/CKD
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Maximum RN patient ratio of 1:5, acuity dependent
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12-hour night shift (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Floating required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, freestanding EDs within the region, Lake Norman, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH)
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No on-call responsibilities for travelers
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EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Philips
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Active NC or Compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
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TNCC preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Trauma experience, stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, conscious sedation, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, critical care drips, and blood administration required
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, a 24/7 Charge Nurse, an IV/VAT Team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and ED Physicians
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Orientation includes a New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any time off that impacts contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
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Navy scrubs required
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Free parking available on site
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
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Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
