Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Stress Technician for a Cardiology Medical Unit in Oregon, requiring an active OR RN license, BLS, ACLS, and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Hospital-based cardiology medical unit setting focused on cardiac and pulmonary stress testing procedures
• Day shift schedule, 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM–5:30 PM)
• 13-week contract
• Patient population includes individuals undergoing cardiac and pulmonary stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic)
• Responsibilities include operating treadmill, bicycle, and pharmacologic stress testing systems along with ECG monitoring equipment
• Travelers may be floated to other departments where qualified before core staff is floated

Requirements

• Active Oregon (OR) RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CRASE training required (if not already completed, must be obtained)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Med/Surg candidates with stress test experience may be considered
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs using proper technique or mechanical aids
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift

Additional Information

• Performs pre-test nursing assessments including vital signs, patient history, and medication review to evaluate readiness for stress testing
• Monitors patients throughout testing, evaluating ECG rhythm, oxygen saturation, vital signs, and overall clinical condition
• Administers medications for pharmacologic stress testing per facility protocols where credentialed and permitted
• Documents test procedures, observations, and results in the electronic medical record
• Collaborates with cardiology providers and the broader cardiopulmonary team to communicate patient status and coordinate test schedules
• Participates in quality improvement activities, staff training, and departmental meetings
• Experience with cardiac stress testing, ECG interpretation, or cardiopulmonary diagnostics is preferred
• No international candidates will be considered for this position