Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Leonardtown, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an adult Med/Surg Tele position requiring MD or compact RN licensure and at least one prior travel assignment.

Details

• Adult Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes diabetes, CHF, infection, sepsis, COPD, general surgery, sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, diverticulitis, and general medicine/observation cases
• Unit supports a large orthopedic program (total joints), colorectal surgeries, vascular procedures, and bariatric surgery
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend coverage required (6 weekend shifts per 6-week period within contract)
• Floating required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses patient lifts (ceiling and portable), CADD pump, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography equipment

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD or compact) required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required within the last 7 years
• Must have completed at least 1 previous travel assignment
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and management of dysrhythmias
• Adult-only care; PALS certification and pediatric patient care not required
• Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience within the previous 3 years

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry monitoring and care for adult medical-surgical patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Flu vaccine required for all employees
• Caribbean Blue scrubs required (not provided)
• Local candidates accepted within 60 miles at a reduced rate
• Candidates with previous employment at this health system 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 of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position