Telemetry Registered Nurse
Manchester, NH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry travel assignment in Manchester, NH, requiring at least 2 years of experience and an active NH or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on the Med/Surg Telemetry unit (E100), located on the main hospital building, Level E
• 48-bed unit with an average census of 27 patients
• Day shift patient ratio of 1:5; night shift ratio of 1:6
• Unit support includes 1 unit secretary (7a–11p) and PCTs at a 1:10–15 ratio, with occasional 1:1 PCT or patient safety tech coverage
• Patient population includes med/surg, telemetry, and orthopedic patients requiring post-operative care, wound management, and IV medication administration
• Common procedures performed on the unit include nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion
• Equipment used includes Hoyer lift, automated BP machines, bladder scanner, remote telemetry monitoring, and vein finder
• EMR: Altera/Allscripts Sunrise
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Travelers are generally expected to float first to like Med/Surg Telemetry units (D1, F2)

Requirements

• Active NH or compact RN license, must be in hand prior to consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for Telemetry RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and head-to-toe assessment
• Experience with orthopedic and post-operative patient care
• IV medication administration experience required, including Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol, diltiazem, and insulin (IV or subQ)
• Experience with wound care including drain management and VAC therapy
• Proficiency with NGT/G-tube care and parenteral nutrition
• Central line management experience required (PICC, HD catheter, midlines)
• Experience with foley, nephrostomy, and suprapubic catheter care
• Ostomy care experience required
• US SSN and date of birth (DOB) required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• Professional references required (1 reference for most states; 2 references for FL and MO candidates)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Day shift RNs are expected to participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds (MDRs) Monday–Friday from approximately 10:30–11:15 AM
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates will not be considered
• Scrubs and closed-toe shoes are required; no Crocs permitted
• The unit features a collaborative team atmosphere, strong employee retention, and a monthly Unit Practice Council (UPC)
• This facility is part of the HCA Healthcare system; prior HCA experience is a plus
• Familiarity with HCA systems and culture is considered an asset but is not required