American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Renal Stepdown unit with a focus on high-acuity cardiac and telemetry patients, requiring three years of recent Cardiac/Tele experience and a compact RN license.
Responsibilities
- Position is located in a Cardiac Renal Stepdown unit within a teaching hospital
- Day shifts are 12 hours, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Unit has 32 beds with patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days
- High-acuity Tele/Med-Surg patient population including complex cardiac and dialysis cases
- Frequent care for patients with afib, heart blocks, CHF, sepsis, post-ablation, and nephrostomy tubes
- Requires floating within skillset, with possible floating to additional campuses up to 11 miles away; 2-hour notice given for cross-campus float
- Weekend requirement is three out of every six weekends, with every other holiday required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- CN rarely takes patients on day shift, but does so on nights
- Will be responsible for caring for high-acuity cardiac and renal patients including monitoring rhythms and managing complex drips
- Teaching hospital environment may require precepting students and new hires
- Strong, experienced team led by a manager with 15+ years of tenure
- Dress code requires scrubs with no competing health system or agency logos
- COVID-19 vaccine is not required but subject to change
- Three call-ins may result in termination
- First-time travelers will not be considered due to required travel experience
- No local candidates will be considered due to a 40-mile radius rule
Requirements
- Active compact or IN RN license required
- Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum of 3 years strong recent Cardiac/Telemetry RN experience
- At least 2 prior travel assignments required
- Recent Trauma Level II experience required
- Ability to interpret 12-lead EKGs and pass Telemetry competency testing
- Proven experience with drips (antiarrhythmics, heparin, etc.), PIV insertion, chest tube and drain management, antidysrhythmic medications, CBI, and nephrostomy tubes
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Recent EPIC charting system experience with ability to pass a checkoff class
- Must not reside within a 40-mile radius of the facility
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-622418. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.
