Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Alexandria, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring Epic proficiency and the ability to read and interpret ECGs, with night shift and every-other-weekend availability.

Details

• 36-bed telemetry monitoring unit in a hospital setting
• General medicine patient population including post-op care (GI, NGT, surgical wounds), occasional joint/hip replacement, and common diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, PE, cellulitis, diabetes, diverticulitis, sickle cell crisis, and more
• Common procedures and interventions include debridements, toe amputations, lap appy/choleys, PEG/tube feeding, PCA, heparin drip, and occasional trach and chest tube management
• No ventilators, BiPAP, or cardiac drips
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on both days and nights
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Night shift: 7p–7a, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Travelers are first to float across Med, Surg, Tele, and Ortho units

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Ability to read and interpret ECGs required
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Experience with trach and chest tube management required
• Experience with post-op care specific to GI, NGT, and surgical wounds required

Additional Information

• An ECG exam is required as part of the hiring process — pass/fail, one attempt; a study guide and study session are available to help prepare
• Orientation is 2 days
• Scrub color requirement: solid navy blue tops and navy blue pants