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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Adult-only Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend coverage required, totaling 6 weekend shifts over 6 weeks
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Patient population includes diabetes, CHF, infection, sepsis, COPD, general surgery, sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, diverticulitis, and general medicine/observation cases
• Unit handles a large volume of surgical cases including orthopedic total joints, colorectal, vascular, and bariatric surgery
• Uses patient lifts (ceiling and portable), CADD pump, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography equipment
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state license or Compact)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required within the last 7 years
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Skills in telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Two supervisory professional references required, including one from the most recent assignment
• PALS certification not required; candidates will not be expected to care for pediatric patients

Additional Information

• Provide care for adult patients requiring telemetry monitoring and management of surgical and medical conditions
• Candidates must reside within a 60-mile radius to qualify for local rate; local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• Scrubs not provided; Caribbean Blue color required
• Flu vaccine required for all employees at this facility
• Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• First-time travelers are not eligible for consideration