Cardiac Telemetry RN
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,316/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care662 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role focused on cardiac telemetry and advanced heart failure, requiring 1 year of specialty experience and an active or pending MN RN license.
Details
- PCU/Stepdown/IMC unit within a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with Level III trauma designation
- Patient population includes cardiac telemetry, post-MI, advanced heart failure, and renal/genitourinary cases
- Patient ratio of 1:3-5
- Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:30) and night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:30) options available
- Required to work every 3rd weekend
- Candidates may float within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby
- Epic/Excellian EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active or pending MN RN license accepted
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required
- ICU/CVICU experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and peripheral/PICC line management
- Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips; titration experience preferred
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team activation
- Experience with high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
- Experience with wound care/wound vac and IV insulin protocols
- Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
- LVAD and ventricular assist device experience required
- 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
- Date of birth, SSN, certification copies, and Nursys verification required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide advanced cardiac and telemetry nursing care to progressive care unit patients
- Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Previous travel experience is not required
- RTO should ideally not exceed 5 days during the assignment
- Returning staff must have been separated from permanent employment for at least 3 months prior to starting a travel assignment
- References are not provided by the facility to travelers post-assignment or to former permanent employees
Facility
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
9 nurses recommend working with Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Pros
Travel friendly, night shift rocks laid back. No holding patients all night
Cons
There was one doctor that was a little anti nurse
- Short Term Acute Care
- 662 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Minneapolis, MN
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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