Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of experience and prior travel experience.

Details

• MS/Tele unit setting with PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown and Cardiac Telemetry patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Cares for patients with CVA, dysrhythmias, renal failure, and GI conditions
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 or 48 hour work weeks considered

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Prior travel experience required, though may be considered on an individual basis
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• ABG interpretation and tracheostomy care/management preferred
• Experience with port access/management and wound care/wound vac preferred
• Must complete facility labs within 72 hours of accepting offer or have a plan in place
• Altera charting experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response including rapid response/code team activation
• Perform pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Manage surgical drains and feeding tubes as needed
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen including marijuana testing; a positive result results in automatic cancellation
• Candidates should avoid any products, including CBD, that could result in a positive drug screen
• Must live within 150 miles for local radius consideration; local candidates not accepted
• Previous permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Modules are completed during orientation and average 6-8 hours, non-billable