Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 9 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical/Surgical Tele RN for a 9-week hospital assignment requiring DC RN licensure, Cerner experience, and prior Med Tele acute care experience.

Details

• Work on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Unit has 16 patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Shift schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts per week
• 36 hours per week over a 9-week assignment
• Requires use of the Cerner EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license in DC required prior to start
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• BSN highly desired
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Med Tele acute care inpatient experience required
• Prior work experience in a US hospital in the specialty area required
• Must complete a Telemetry rhythm interpretation test prior to start
• Cerner EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Deliver competent, age-appropriate patient care across the lifespan
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including review of systems, with appropriate documentation
• Complete admission assessments within established timeframes according to policy and procedure
• Determine appropriate nursing needs for assigned patients based on assessment findings
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer