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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry travel assignment in Manchester, NH, requiring at least 2 years of experience and an active NH or compact RN license.
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Acute care hospital setting on the Med/Surg Telemetry unit (E100), located on the main hospital building, Level E
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48-bed unit with an average census of 27 patients
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Day shift patient ratio of 1:5; night shift ratio of 1:6
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Unit support includes 1 unit secretary (7a–11p) and PCTs at a 1:10–15 ratio, with occasional 1:1 PCT or patient safety tech coverage
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Patient population includes med/surg, telemetry, and orthopedic patients requiring post-operative care, wound management, and IV medication administration
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Common procedures performed on the unit include nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion
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Equipment used includes Hoyer lift, automated BP machines, bladder scanner, remote telemetry monitoring, and vein finder
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EMR: Altera/Allscripts Sunrise
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12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Every other weekend (EOW) required
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Travelers are generally expected to float first to like Med/Surg Telemetry units (D1, F2)
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Active NH or compact RN license, must be in hand prior to consideration
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for Telemetry RNs
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Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
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Proficient in telemetry monitoring and head-to-toe assessment
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Experience with orthopedic and post-operative patient care
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IV medication administration experience required, including Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol, diltiazem, and insulin (IV or subQ)
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Experience with wound care including drain management and VAC therapy
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Proficiency with NGT/G-tube care and parenteral nutrition
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Central line management experience required (PICC, HD catheter, midlines)
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Experience with foley, nephrostomy, and suprapubic catheter care
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Ostomy care experience required
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US SSN and date of birth (DOB) required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
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Professional references required (1 reference for most states; 2 references for FL and MO candidates)
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Day shift RNs are expected to participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds (MDRs) Monday–Friday from approximately 10:30–11:15 AM
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates will not be considered
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Scrubs and closed-toe shoes are required; no Crocs permitted
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The unit features a collaborative team atmosphere, strong employee retention, and a monthly Unit Practice Council (UPC)
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This facility is part of the HCA Healthcare system; prior HCA experience is a plus
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Familiarity with HCA systems and culture is considered an asset but is not required
