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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry/Step-Down position requiring 2 years of telemetry experience and MO or compact RN licensure.
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Work in the Telemetry unit of a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
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Telemetry/Step-Down patient population with 1:4-5 patient ratios
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Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
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Required to work every other weekend
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No on-call responsibilities
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Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
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13-week contract length is firm
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Uses Epic charting system
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Active MO or compact RN license required (pending IL license accepted with note)
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Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
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EKG and cardiac drip management experience required
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Epic charting system experience required
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Teaching hospital experience preferred
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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Must be able to accommodate facial hair for proper respirator fit testing or be willing to shave
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Provide cardiac telemetry monitoring and care, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
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Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration responsibilities
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Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care and management
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Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, and oxygen administration
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Care for patients with renal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and endocrine conditions
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Navy blue scrubs required
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No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
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Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
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Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period, followed by a required 3-month break in service
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Former permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
