Travel Med Surg RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bryson City, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/03/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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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
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a critical access hospital in Bryson City, NC, requiring 2+ years of experience and night shift availability.

Details\n

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• 17-bed Medical Surgical unit within a 48-bed critical access hospital
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• Provides inpatient, observation, and swing bed services; no surgeries performed on-site
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• Patient population is adults 18+, with the majority being 65+
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• Maximum patient ratio of 1:6
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• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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• Rotating weekends; weekend shifts can be accommodated for travelers who need them
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• No on-call requirements
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• Float potential between this facility and a sister hospital for Med/Surg or equivalent nursing experience
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• Uses Paragon EHR
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• Strong interdisciplinary team including PT/OT/Speech, RT, and 24-hour provider coverage, with 24-hour CT, X-Ray, and lab support
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active NC RN license or compact RN license required
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• Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required
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• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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• PICC/CVC management experience required
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• Wound care experience required
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• Social Security number required for consideration
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• Date of birth required for consideration
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• Candidates must reside 60+ miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
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Additional Information\n

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• Unit emphasizes teamwork within a collaborative, community-focused care environment
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• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
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• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
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• Bryson City is a small town in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western NC, offering outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, and tubing at Deep Creek
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American Traveler Job ID #P-734580. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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