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Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for an ED Holding unit requiring prior travel experience and 2+ years of MS/Tele or ER holding experience. Details Work in the ED Holding unit (EDIP), caring for patients awaiting inpatient beds within the Emergency Department Patients may present with any medical/surgical adult diagnosis, including some PCU-level acuity Staff MS/Tele patients at a 1:6-1:7 ratio and PCU patients at a 1:3-1:4 ratio Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 18:45-07:15 36 and 48 hour contracts accepted, with longer contracts considered through 02-27-2027 Every other weekend required Float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed No on-call requirements Uses cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other standard monitoring equipment Charting and communication via Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR Unit orientation is 12 hours Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission Current BLS and NIHSS certification required; CPI certification preferred Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required MS/Tele and ER holding unit experience required Previous travel nursing experience required PCU experience preferred Experience with IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration preferred Epic charting experience preferred Must be able to keep up with a fast-paced, high-acuity unit Additional Information Care for patients awaiting inpatient placement who may present with any medical/surgical adult diagnosis May be required to participate in Storm Team or Hurricane Team coverage, including reporting during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations Navy scrubs required Must pass EKG testing prior to start Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved per contract, excluding holidays; no RTO during the first week of assignment All RTO must be pre-approved and cannot be requested after signing Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between per diem or travel contract status Unit experiences high turnover and all candidates will be interviewed prior to placement