Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med Surg/Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring 1+ years of tele experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a Medical Surgical Overflow/Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes acute AFIB onset, CHF exacerbations, post-operative vascular, and cardiac heart and valve surgery patients
• Patient ratios are 4-5:1, estimates and not guaranteed
• Uses standard nursing equipment on a tele unit including chest tubes, drains, and other cardiac devices
• EMR is EPIC, with experience highly preferred
• Night shift schedule, 1900-0700
• Every other full weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) unless otherwise approved
• No on-call requirements
• Must be able to float throughout Med Surg if needed, with ratios of 5-6:1

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent telemetry experience required
• Must be able to manage all cardiac drips
• Must be able to operate an EKG machine
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment unless renewal documentation is provided
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Perform direct patient care activities for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring full week availability
• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1, with exemptions subject to client approval
• Black scrub color required
• At least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day) coverage expected
• Up to 5 RTO days per 13-week period may be automatically approved, with additional time subject to leader approval and made up at the end of the assignment
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs but is never guaranteed
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a reduced bill rate
• Candidates within 50 miles are restricted to 3 consecutive 13-week local contracts, after which a 1-year separation or transition to a facility outside the radius is required
• Team player with strong communication skills and a focus on positive patient outcomes is valued