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: 11/24/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Renal Stepdown Unit position on night shift, requiring cardiac telemetry experience and a compact or IN RN license.
Responsibilities
- Work in the Cardiac Renal Stepdown Unit of a hospital
- 32-bed unit with high-acuity cardiac telemetry and med/surg patients, including Afib with RVR, CHF, COPD, sepsis, and post ablations
- Night shift position (12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM)
- Floating required within skillset, including to additional campuses up to 11 miles away with two hours' notice for cross-campus float
- May float mid-shift within the same campus and rarely cross-campus mid-shift
- Patient ratios: 1:4-5 on days, 1:5-7 on nights
- Epic EMR used; recent Epic experience required
- Responsibilities include managing high-acuity cardiac telemetry and stepdown patients, interpreting EKGs, and titrating cardiac drips
- Three weekend shifts required per six-week schedule and every other holiday coverage
- First to float among staff based on skillset
- May require precepting students and new hires as this is a teaching hospital
- No competing health system or agency logos allowed on scrubs
- Strong unit culture with experienced leadership and staff
- A maximum of three call-ins may result in termination
- COVID-19 vaccination not required at this time, but subject to change
- No local candidates accepted; candidates must live outside a 40-mile radius
Requirements
- Active IN or compact RN license
- Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Minimum 2 years recent cardiac/telemetry RN experience
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
- Trauma level II experience required
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and tele/12-lead EKG interpretation skills
- Ability to initiate and titrate drips such as antiarrhythmics and heparin
- Experience with PIV insertion, chest tube management, nephrostomy tubes, and managing cardiac drips
- Recent hands-on Epic charting experience required and must pass Epic checkoff class
- Ability to pass telemetry tests prior to hire
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-631731. 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.
