MS/Tele RN
Bel Air, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a fast-paced ER boarder unit requiring 2+ years of experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• MS/Tele unit functioning as an ED boarder/overflow area for medical-surgical telemetry patients
• Adult to geriatric patient population with a variety of diagnoses, excluding critical care cases
• Patient ratios of 1:5 on weekdays and 1:4 on weekends
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty units, including as an MS/Tele extender
• No pre-scheduled on-call required
• Uses Epic charting system
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS (preferred), and CPI certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and oxygen administration preferred
• Experience with wound care, wound vac, and isolation precautions preferred
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) preferred
• Experience with post-MI and pre/post cardiac cath care preferred

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care in a high-volume ER boarder setting for medical-surgical telemetry overflow patients
• Monitor and manage patients with a wide range of diagnoses in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Travelers are expected to float within scope with no restrictions
• First-time travelers with strong relevant experience will be considered
• Requested time off must be submitted at time of offer and limited to one major and one minor holiday during the fall/winter season
• Returning staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least 6 months away from the system after completing an assignment