Med Surg Telemetry RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 11, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of experience and a CT or compact RN license at a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center.

Details

• Work in the Med/Surg Telemetry unit of a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center
• Patient population includes cardiovascular, post-angiogram, post-MI, and renal/GU cases including pre/post hemodialysis management
• Average patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00
• Required to work every other weekend
• Must work the Christmas holiday period (12/23-12/25)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Guaranteed hours included in assignment

Requirements

• Active CT RN license or compact license required prior to start date
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Prior experience in a teaching hospital setting required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac emergency response
• Skilled in IV therapy, central and peripheral line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with wound care and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience managing renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis patients
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a Med/Surg Telemetry population, including cardiovascular and renal patients
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Facility is a large, 1,567-bed Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with exemptions granted only for religious or medical reasons
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require additional approval
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers may be asked to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities