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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a float-based Progressive Care / Telemetry position requiring Epic proficiency, drip management experience, and an active IA or compact RN license.
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Hospital setting with a 130-bed facility
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No dedicated home unit — nurse will float across Med/Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas based on census and staffing needs
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Primary care responsibilities are Med/Surg-based with floating to units where assistance is most needed
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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Telemetry monitoring responsibilities including rhythm strip reads and dysrhythmia interpretation
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Required drip management includes: heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
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Epic EMR — experience required
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Active IA single-state or compact/multistate RN license required
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Current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications required
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De-escalation certification (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI) preferred; can be obtained during onboarding
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred; can be obtained during onboarding
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Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg-Telemetry required
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Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, EKG/ECG reads, rhythm strips, and dysrhythmia interpretation required
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Experience and proficiency with heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Skills checklist specific to Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Tele discipline required
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One supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital or medical center experience is prioritized
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Must pass a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a score of 80% or higher during onboarding
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates will be considered
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Required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
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Candidates who were previously employed by the facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for consideration