MS Tele RN
Leonardtown, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Adult Med/Surg Tele position requiring telemetry dysrhythmia management skills and a minimum of one prior travel assignment.

Details

• Adult-only Med/Surg Tele unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes diabetes, CHF, sepsis, COPD, general surgery, sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, diverticulitis, and general medicine/observation cases
• Unit supports large orthopedic (total joints), colorectal, vascular, and bariatric surgical programs
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Uses patient lifts (ceiling and portable), CADD pump, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography equipment
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend coverage required (6 weekend shifts over 6 weeks)
• Float required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Caribbean Blue scrubs required and not provided

Requirements

• Active RN license - MD state license or compact license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required within the last 7 years
• Telemetry experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment
• PALS certification not required; pediatric patient care not expected despite unit accommodating pediatric patients

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, wound care/wound vac, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Additional skills utilized may include IV therapy, central/PICC line management, blood product administration, respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy), and renal/GI management
• Weekly orientation schedule
• Local candidates accepted within 60 miles at a lower rate
• Candidates must reside within 60 miles to qualify for local status, which must match the address on their driver's license
• Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract