Telemetry RN
Frederick, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry/PCU position requiring 3 years of experience and MD or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry/PCU unit (4G) of a hospital setting
• Care for adult and geriatric patients requiring cardiac monitoring and closer observation than typical Medical-Surgical units
• High volume diagnoses include CHF, NSTEMI, pre-cardiac catheterization, stroke, pulmonary disorders, diabetes, multi-system diseases, and post-surgical patients
• PCU beds maintain 1:4 patient ratios
• Telemetry patients typically maintain 1:5 ratios, up to a maximum of 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30
• Option for 3x12 or 4x12 scheduling, with overtime billed after 48 hours on 4x12 schedule
• Rotating holidays and weekends required
• Floating required within scope
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Meditech charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD or compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• CMSRN and PCCN certifications preferred
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and LTAC experience preferred
• Proof of residency required, matching candidate's licensure state

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response including Rapid Response/Code team activation
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration required)
• Perform IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Manage respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Smoke-free facility
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• No radius rule for this facility; local travelers receive the same rate
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a per-case basis
• Located approximately one hour from both Baltimore and Washington DC, offering suburban living with nearby city access, mountain views, dining, shopping, parks, and historic sites