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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 4N ENT/Palliative Care unit, requiring intermediate care background and proficiency with drip titration on 12-hour night shifts.
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Acute care hospital setting, Level II Trauma Center
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29-bed PCU/Med-Surg unit specializing in ENT/Palliative care
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Patient population includes abdominal surgeries, ear/nose/throat surgeries, complex wounds, and general medical cases
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 on days and 1:6 on nights; nurse aide support available
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Telemetry monitoring is supported by monitor techs who track rhythms and alert the RN — RNs are not required to independently read telemetry strips
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RNs are required to titrate drips including heparin and, less frequently, insulin, diltiazem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin
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Respiratory equipment in use includes CPAP, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and occasional tracheostomy care; no ventilators
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12-hour night shifts; every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) required
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No on-call or standby requirements
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Floating to other Med/Surg units may be required on a rotation basis when the unit is overstaffed
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Charting system is Cerner, with a transition to Epic underway
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Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
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BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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Intermediate care or PCU background required
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Proficiency with IVs, drains, ostomies, wound vacs, NG tubes, and Foley catheters required
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Experience with electronic health records (EHR) required
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2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience
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Orientation consists of 12 hours of computer training followed by 12 hours of shadowing
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Charge nurses carry a reduced assignment; travelers are not expected to serve in the charge role
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Block scheduling is not guaranteed but is prioritized whenever possible, especially for night shifts
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Scrubs of any color are acceptable
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Candidates who previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date, and hospital approval is required
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Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect the travel pay rate offered
