What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Telemetry position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a Med/Surg unit requiring 1 year of relevant experience and a South Dakota or compact RN license.
Details
- Med/Surg unit with 12 beds
- Intermediate level patients including outpatient infusions
- Patient population includes stroke, MI, and trauma diagnoses
- Patient ratio of 1:4-6
- 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
- Team nursing approach with RT and Imaging support
- CNA support ratio of 6-12 patients per 1-2 techs
- Charge nurse available 24/7 covering Med/Surg, ED, and outpatient areas
- Phlebotomy available on campus during business hours, on-call after hours
- RT in house Monday-Friday 7am-3pm with no call
- EPIC and Space Lab charting systems required
- Floating required within scope of practice and below
- Rotating weekend schedule via self-scheduling, no set weekends
- No call requirements
Requirements
- Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
- Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
- Minimum 1 year of experience (ED and Med/Surg experience may be combined)
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- CPI certification preferred
- Prior Medical Surgical inpatient care experience required
- Experience with a team nursing approach preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
Additional Information
- Provide inpatient care for Medical Surgical patients with a wide range of diagnoses including stroke, MI, and trauma
- First day orientation includes time with manager and Epic/Ilearn training, followed by one shift with a preceptor
- Holiday coverage assigned as needed
- Time off requests must be approved prior to contract start
- Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
- Free parking available
- First-time travelers may be considered depending on interview and fit
- Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, no local candidates accepted
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan