MS/Tele RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of experience and prior travel experience.

Details

• Work in the MS/Tele unit of a hospital environment
• Patient population includes cardiac telemetry, CVA/neurological, and stepdown-level patients requiring monitoring
• Typical patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 19:00-7:00
• Altera charting experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Med/Surg Tele required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, though may be considered on an individual basis
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory care skills required including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team involvement required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/wound vac, and surgical drain management required
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care required
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing telemetry monitoring, administering blood products, and responding to cardiac emergencies
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with a mandatory pass required for clearance
• Candidates must be available to complete required lab items within 72 hours of accepting an offer, or provide a completion plan within that timeframe
• Previous permanent staff must have a 1-year gap in employment before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must reside within 150 miles to be considered for this position as a local, otherwise standard travel terms apply
• First-time travelers may be considered on an individual basis