What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 6
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of recent telemetry experience and a TX or compact RN license.
Details
- Acute care Med/Tele unit (K3) in a rural hospital setting
- 25-bed unit with 5-6:1 patient ratios
- Common diagnoses include CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and med/surg telemetry cases
- RNs must be able to read telemetry strips; tele monitor techs assist with monitoring
- RNs titrate Heparin drips
- PCTs present at a 12:1 ratio; Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators available for support
- Cares for CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patients
- Uses Paragon charting system, transitioning to EPIC on 10/30/2026
- 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) on an every-other-weekend schedule
- Holiday coverage required
- No call or standby requirements
- Floats to all med/surg units and possibly to PCU for tele holds prior to transfer
- Block scheduling cannot be accommodated; scheduling based on facility needs
Requirements
- Active TX or Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required (ACLS may be required)
- Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience required
- Rural hospital experience preferred
- Strong communication and time management skills required
- Ability to read telemetry strips required
- Two professional references required: one supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg Tele patients including monitoring, medication administration, and drip titration
- Work alongside tele monitor techs, PCTs, Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators
- Department orientation includes 2 shadow/orientation shifts
- Navy blue scrub color required
- Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year (PRN through outside firms is acceptable)
- Hospital reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan