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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN with 2 years of experience and prior travel assignment history for a 13-week day shift contract.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit within a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, three 12-hour shifts weekly (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Cares for patients requiring cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown, and CVA monitoring
• Performs IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
• Manages respiratory needs including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Administers medications and manages heparin protocols
• Provides cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team support
• Manages wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Provides pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Altera charting system experience preferred but not required
• Central line care/management, PICC line management, and blood product administration skills preferred
• ABG interpretation and tracheostomy care/management skills preferred

Additional Information

• Must complete facility-administered drug screen upon arrival, which includes marijuana testing; a positive result results in automatic cancellation
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen
• Must reside within 150 miles of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous permanent staff must have separated from employment for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or provide a completion plan
• Orientation includes non-billable modules averaging 6-8 hours
• First-time travelers may be considered on an individual basis