Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift hospital position requiring telemetry experience and an MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM) with every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required
• Mandatory floating required, including to MS/Tele units and as a Patient Observer/Sitter if needed
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand (no pending licenses)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and rapid response/code team protocols

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care within a Med/Surg Telemetry unit, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response as needed
• Required to work 50% of holidays occurring during the contract, including Dec 24 and Dec 31
• Position involves routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• Facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather coverage
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted, though those within 50 miles are not eligible and those 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate
• Local candidates will not be eligible for contract extensions beyond the initial assignment
• Maximum of 10 days RTO allowed, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation requirements