Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Lima, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Weekender MS/Telemetry position on a 36-bed unit, requiring ACLS, NIH Stroke certification, and experience with cardiac patients including pre/post cath care.

Details

• Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (8AB) in an acute care hospital setting
• 36-bed unit with a higher-than-average cardiac patient population, including chest pain/cardiac rule-out (stress test, Echo), CHF exacerbations, pre/post cardiac cath patients, and alcohol detox patients
• Common drips include Cardizem, Nitro, and Heparin; no pressors used on this unit
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps and Hercules beds
• Lines and drains encountered include JP drains, occasional stable chest tubes, ports, and PICC lines; no specialty lines or devices
• Oxygen delivery limited to nasal cannula; patients with acute high-flow O2 needs are transferred
• Occasional chronic trach patients; no vents
• Charting system: Epic EHR
• 12-hour day shifts on a weekender schedule (Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday)
• Unit secretary available Monday–Friday, 7a–3p; 2–4 PCTs on unit depending on volume and staffing needs
• Night shift charge nurse takes a patient assignment; day shift charge assignment varies by census
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; at least 6 months in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Pre/post cardiac cath experience required
• Ability to titrate drips required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Proof of address required for consideration (accepted documents: driver's license, voter registration card, federal tax return, Military Form 2058, or W2 from the US government)
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 1 supervisory reference required for consideration
• Nursys license verification required for consideration

Additional Information

• Dysrhythmia/EKG exam required on the first day; two attempts permitted and a study guide will be provided
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Serves as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments and with family members or caregivers
• Manages patients with multisystem conditions, utilizing clinical judgment to anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Navy blue scrubs required
• BSN preferred
• Epic EHR experience preferred