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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level 3 Trauma and Stroke Center of Excellence, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a valid NC or compact RN license.
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Medical/Surgical Overflow unit in a 457-bed Level 3 Trauma hospital that is also a Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
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Patient population includes chronic disease, CHF, mental health, addiction services (IV antibiotics), COPD, diabetes, wounds, and geriatric care
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Average daily census of 51 patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6 (acuity dependent); may increase to 1:7–8 during surge
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12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call responsibilities
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Floating required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH), and any freestanding EDs within the region — candidates who are not agreeable to this floating requirement should not apply
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EMR: Epic
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Equipment includes scales, GBS machine, transfer device, vein finder, EKG, crash cart, language interpreter, telemedicine cart, and Doppler
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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General Med/Tele skills required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), care of patients with tubes and drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the unit; local candidates are not accepted
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Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
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Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental training
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75% of holidays are required to be worked
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Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; additional time must be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot otherwise be met
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Schedules are set in 6-week cycles
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Required scrub color: Navy Blue
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Free parking available on-site
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Department culture emphasizes teamwork and accountability
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
