Med Tele RN
Iron Mountain, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 1 year of acute care experience and an active MI RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Level 4 trauma facility with 24 inpatient beds and up to 10 observation surgeries per day
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit with common diagnoses including cellulitis, UTI, COPD, sepsis, pacemaker, and post-surgical ortho, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and TURP-CBI cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 5:1 on day shift and 6:1 at night, with team nursing model including LPNs at 2:7 ratio
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1900), with self-scheduling accommodated when possible
• Weekend rotation required (every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays
• On-call/standby opportunity may be required
• Floating to like units required
• Charge nurse role available for travelers as relief charge
• Hospitalist coverage on-site until 6pm daily, telemedicine coverage overnight
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 with CPAP equipment
• Cerner EMR currently in use, transitioning to Epic
• Basic tele arrhythmia monitoring performed at nurses' station, no dedicated tele techs
• No IV team on-site, RNs must be comfortable performing IV starts
• RNs not required to titrate drips

Requirements

• Active RN license in Michigan (MI) required by start date
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Med/Surg-Tele acute care experience required
• Experience or knowledge of TURP-CBI procedures preferred
• Critical Access or Trauma Level 3/4 hospital experience preferred
• Must be comfortable performing independent IV starts due to limited on-site resources
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit including monitoring, medication administration, and coordination with team nursing staff
• Small pediatric population (approximately 3 patients/year) typically not assigned to travelers unless prior pediatric experience or no alternative staff available
• Unit orientation includes 8 hours of computer training and shadowing on day 1, a 12-hour oriented shift on day 2, and independent work beginning day 3
• Nurse aides are present on the unit to support patient care
• Solid, professional-colored scrubs required (no specific color mandated)
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates who previously worked for the health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are welcome to apply