What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position at a comprehensive stroke center and Level II Trauma facility, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Details
- 24-bed Progressive Care/Stepdown/Telemetry unit
- Typical patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4
- Facility is a comprehensive stroke center, Level II Trauma, and Chest Pain Accredited facility with capabilities for complex PCI and open-heart surgery patient care
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour nights (18:45–07:15)
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active Idaho or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Skills required include: IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care and management, peripheral line care and management, cardiac monitoring and emergency response, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response/code teams, non-invasive airway management, management of cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Travel pairs or groups are not accepted — individual applicants only
- Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- RTO of no more than 3 days will be auto-approved; no RTO during the first week of orientation
- Orientation modules are completed onsite and average 4–6 hours for RNs