Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Lima
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lima, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Telemetry - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs - Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 16, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 36-bed unit, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications along with cardiac and pre/post cath experience. Details - Med/Surg Telemetry unit (8AB) in an acute care hospital setting - 36-bed unit with a higher-than-average cardiac patient population, including chest pain/cardiac rule-out (stress test, Echo), CHF exacerbations, pre/post cardiac cath patients, and alcohol detox patients - Cardiac drips administered include Cardizem, Nitro, and Heparin; no pressors used - Lines and devices include JP drains, occasional stable chest tubes, ports, and PICC lines; no specialty lines or vents - Oxygen support limited to nasal cannula; acute O2 needs are transferred; chronic BiPAP/CPAP patients may be present - Occasional chronic trach patients; no ventilator management - Equipment includes Alaris pumps and Hercules beds - EMR: Epic - 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend (EOW), every other holiday (EOH) - Unit secretary available Monday–Friday, 7a–3p; 2–4 PCTs on the unit depending on volume and staffing - Night shift charge nurse takes a patient assignment; day shift charge is variable based on census Requirements - Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand - Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required - Minimum 1 year of RN experience required - Prior telemetry or med/surg telemetry nursing experience required - Pre/post cardiac cath experience required - Ability to titrate cardiac drips required - Proof of address and a supervisory reference required for consideration - Candidate's full SSN and DOB required for consideration - Driver's license or other government-issued proof of address required for consideration Additional Information - Dysrhythmia/EKG exam required on first day with two attempts allowed to pass; a study guide will be provided - Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates - Local candidates are not accepted - Navy blue scrubs required - Delivers patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team - Manages patients with multi-system conditions, titrating drips and adapting to rapidly changing patient conditions - Serves as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments and acts as a patient and family advocate American Traveler Job ID P-680012. 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 - 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.

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