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Variable, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN - Telemetry for a dual ED/MedSurg role requiring at least 1 year of combined ED and MedSurg experience and an active SD or compact RN license. Details Critical access hospital setting covering both ED and Medical Surgical units Medical Surgical unit has 12 beds; ED has 5 beds with capacity to increase to 8 Patient population includes Medical Surgical, Intermediate level, outpatient infusions, and ED patients (ESI 1-5) with diagnoses such as stroke, MI, and trauma Patient ratios: Medical Surgical 1:4-6, ED 1:4 (1:1 if critical, 1:5 for ESI) Uses Epic and Space Lab charting systems 12-hour variable shifts with a mix of mid shifts and days, approximately 36 hours per week Rotating weekend schedule with self-scheduling; no set weekends No on-call requirements Floating required across Medical Surgical, Outpatient Infusion, and ED Team nursing approach working alongside RT and Imaging staff Charge nurse available 24/7 as a resource across all units CNA support varies by unit, with ratios of 6-12 patients per 1-2 techs on Medical Surgical and one CNA assigned to ED Requirements Active RN license (SD or Compact) required Required
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, PALS CPI certification preferred Minimum 1 year of combined ED and MedSurg experience required Completion of an approved nursing education program required Experience with critical/unstable patients and trauma care required Experience with Epic charting system required 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration Additional Information Provide direct patient care across Medical Surgical, Outpatient Infusion, and ED units within a critical access hospital Orientation includes time with the manager, Epic/iLearn online training, and hands-on shifts in both Medical Surgical and ED Opportunity to float multiple times per shift Holiday coverage assigned as needed Time off requests must be approved prior to contract start Condition snow policy requires caregivers to remain on shift if called in, with pay for all hours incurred Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue for RNs Free parking available on site First-time travelers may be considered depending on interview and fit Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible as a traveler Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews traveler contracts