Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Pittsfield, MA, requiring at least 2 years of med/surg experience including post-op and telemetry care.
Details
- Day shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Inpatient med/surg telemetry unit with 20–34 beds depending on unit assignment
- Typical patient ratio of 1:6
- Post-operative patient population requiring telemetry monitoring
- Floating to any med/surg unit is required
- Every other weekend required; holiday coverage required as needed
- No on-call responsibilities
- Meditech Expanse is the EMR used (experience highly preferred)
- Block scheduling is not available for this position
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license currently in hand at time of consideration
- Current certifications required and in hand: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of current medical/surgical nursing experience required
- Post-operative patient care experience required
- Telemetry experience required
- Basic Dysrhythmia course completion strongly required
- Must have a personal vehicle for this assignment
- Med/surg skills checklist (current within 1 year) required for consideration
- One supervisory-signed reference from within the past two years of employment required for consideration
- Willingness to float to any med/surg unit required
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Personal scrubs of any color are acceptable — no specific color requirement
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; no more than 5 days of RTO will be approved, and requests made after submission or at/after the time of offer will not be approved
- Travelers may not take all holidays off
- First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible — prior travel or hospital experience is expected given the requirements
American Traveler Job ID #P-706127. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
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.