Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Toms River, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele night-shift position requiring an active NJ or compact license and at least 1.5 years of relevant experience.

Details

• MS/Tele unit specializing in post coronary care
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required between MS/Tele, Neuro, Oncology, Telemetry, and Observation units, including possible care of COVID patients
• Manages non-titratable drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Milrinone) and titratable Heparin drips per order set
• Cares for established trach patients only; no acute ventilator management
• Central telemetry monitoring with on-unit nurse station visibility
• EPIC charting system used

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of relevant RN experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, trach care, and ABG interpretation
• Experienced in IV therapy including blood product administration, central/PICC/peripheral line care, and starting IVs
• Proficient in managing cardiac dysrhythmias, pacemakers, and post cardiac cath/surgery care
• Experience with neuro/renal conditions including CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Skilled in wound care, wound vac, and isolation precautions/PPE

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a post coronary care Med/Surg Tele unit
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for ABG interpretation and trach care support
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former RWJBarnabas Health employees must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as travelers