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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Orthopedics unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ortho experience and Epic proficiency, with night shift availability and telemetry skills.
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Acute care hospital ortho unit serving orthopedic, neuro spine, med/surg, and post-surgical patients
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Average daily census of 37 patients across 39 beds
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Patient-to-nurse ratio of 5-6:1, with flexibility up to 7:1 in extreme cases only
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12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), with options for 36 or 48 hours per week
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Block scheduling available (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
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Every other weekend required; any weekend call-off must be made up on a weekend
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Floating required to other med/surg units within the facility based on census needs
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Epic EMR in use
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IV starts and telemetry monitoring required on this unit
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13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be available
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Active NC or compact RN license (may be pending at time of consideration)
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Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of orthopedic RN experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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IV start and telemetry skills required
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Must pass an EKG test prior to start
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Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
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ACLS, charge nurse experience, and Level I trauma experience are preferred
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Unit is fast-paced with emphasis on pain management for ortho and spine patients
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Covid-positive patients are cared for on the unit if not admitted to the ICU
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Weekly orientation; approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes)
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No RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
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Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved, provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
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No holiday RTO approved; candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Former permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
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Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
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Travel pairs are welcome; each must have their own transportation and be flexible with differing schedules
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First-time travelers are considered with Epic experience
