Cardiac Telemetry RN
Portsmouth, NH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Medical Unit (Intermediate Care/Step-Down) position in Portsmouth, NH, requiring telemetry proficiency and at least 2 years of recent experience.

Details

• Cardiac Medical Unit (CMU) at a Level II Trauma Center and certified STEMI and Stroke Center hospital
• Step-down unit receiving patients from CSSU and IVCU, including med/surg tele and stroke overflow cases
• Patient population includes chest pain rule-out, CHF, COPD, and cardiac management cases; cannot accept post-cath lab patients unless radial artery was used
• Procedures performed on unit include thoracentesis, peritoneal dialysis (PD), tracheostomies, pacemaker management, cardiac cath, and CIWA protocol
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, Sara Steadys, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and Kangaroo pumps
• EMR: Meditech Expanse
• 20-bed unit with a 5:1 patient ratio
• Unit staffing includes 4 RN teams with a free CNC, 2 LNAs, and a unit clerk
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active NH or compact RN license, must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: ACLS and BLS (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for Tele/PCU RNs per facility protocol
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in telemetry or cardiac step-down required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift rounds and structured handoff communication
• Professional attire/scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible, no exceptions
• 13-week contract