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Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ER Holding (Adult Admission Unit) role requiring telemetry skills and a NM or compact RN license. Details Work in the Adult Admission Unit (AAU), a fast-paced ER holding unit located next to the Emergency Department at a Level I Trauma, teaching, and children's hospital Care for admitted patients transitioning from the ED to inpatient units, with a diverse population across all specialties excluding ICU-level patients 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds with a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Floating required to the ED for admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care assignments, and any inpatient PCU area Relief charge nurse responsibilities may be required as needed Charting completed in Cerner No on-call requirements Requirements Active RN license (NM or compact) required BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required RQI certifications not accepted Minimum 1 year of RN experience required Skilled in telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration) and starting/maintaining IVs Level I Trauma experience preferred Previous charge nurse experience preferred Prior travel nursing experience required for consideration Non-local driver's license required on file COVID vaccination required, with religious and medical exemptions accepted via signed provider exemption form Additional Information Provide inpatient standard of care to admitted patients until placement on one of 11 progressive care units Must handle a fast-paced, high-turnover patient flow with frequent transfers and admissions Strong time management and ability to operate a variety of medical equipment required Black scrubs required, not provided No holiday RTO for December start dates; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval Candidates may not reside within 100 miles of the facility First-time travelers are accepted for this position Pending license candidates will be considered A 6-month system break is required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning