Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Lima, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift assignment requiring cardiac medication competency and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit (3 North) with 26 beds
• Patient ratio of 4-5:1
• Uses MediTech EMR
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• 36-hour weekly guarantee
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to units within scope of practice and skill set

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) verified through Nursys
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Competency with cardiac medications (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Heparin, Cardene, Dobutamine, Lasix, Bumex) including titration and application required
• Telemetry competency with strong knowledge of heart rhythms required
• Critical thinking skills to recognize and intervene on changes in patient status required
• Knowledge of stroke signs/symptoms and appropriate intervention required
• Strong communication skills required
• Skills checklist current within 1 year pertinent to Med Surg/Telemetry required for consideration

Additional Information

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria
• Assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff such as LPN/PCT and Unit Secretaries
• Navy blue scrub dress code
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days off or more than 50% of holidays off may experience extended processing timelines
• Local traveler policy applies with an 8% rate reduction for those living within a 45-mile radius of the facility