American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/13/2025
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Stepdown Cardiac RN with recent SD/PCU experience and telemetry competency for a night shift contract.
Responsibilities
- Position is located in a hospital stepdown cardiac unit
- Patient population includes heart failure, NSTEMI, post-procedure, chest pain, COPD exacerbation, and drug/alcohol withdrawal cases
- RN to patient ratios are typically 1:5-6
- Requires management of IV drips such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, and insulin
- Night shift schedule with four 12-hour shifts per week (19:00-07:30)
- Floating required within specialty clusters, including main, south, and north campuses
- EPIC EMR is used and experience is required
- Mandatory to work every other weekend and holiday
- Stepdown RNs provide advanced cardiac monitoring, titrate IV drips, and coordinate complex cardiac care
- Navy blue scrubs are required for this unit
- Average daily census is 31 patients
- Modules and orientation to be completed upon hire with up to 24 hours billable
- Must request any RTO at submission; no additional RTO will be approved post-offer and a maximum of 14 days off is allowed
- Locals within a 50-mile radius are not accepted for RN positions
- Facility may cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
- Must be available for assignment at all related campuses within specified mileage from the main campus
Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license required prior to start
- Minimum 1.5 years of recent SD/PCU experience with documented 1:5 nurse-patient ratios
- BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
- Ability to read and interpret EKG/telemetry strips
- Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to assignment
- IV start competence required
- Experience with EPIC charting required
- No previous license action accepted
- N95 mask fit testing required, or use PAPR as indicated
- Level 1 or 2 trauma experience preferred
- Travel experience preferred
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-610929. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry
About American Traveler
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.
