Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Youngstown, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/30/2026
- 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 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a 17-bed Intermediate Telemetry unit (4S) with experience managing cardiac and stepdown patients, requiring ACLS and a pass/fail EKG test on the first day.
Details
- 17-bed Intermediate Telemetry unit (stepdown level) with a 1:4 patient ratio
- Primarily cardiac patients including AFib, CHF, pre/post cath, and open heart waiters; also respiratory/COVID, renal, stroke/TIA, some post-op, and ICU transfers
- Telemetry monitoring via waveform monitors on patient teleboxes, a tele bank at the nurses station, and tele techs at central monitoring — RNs are still responsible for interpreting and signing strips
- Oxygen modalities include Airvo, continuous BiPAP, and high-flow; no vents or trachs
- Drips include Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, and Insulin, with titration of Cardizem and Nitro; also manages HF drips, multiple drains, central lines, chest tubes, and wound vacs
- PCA support is regularly scheduled (3 per day shift, 2 per night shift); if PCAs are pulled to sit, the RN assumes full care
- Charge RN on days typically carries no assignment or 1–2 patients; charge on nights carries a full assignment
- Phlebotomy is available for lab draws
- Night shift position
- Epic EHR is used (training preferred)
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Telemetry or stepdown/intermediate care unit experience required
- Ability to interpret and sign telemetry strips required
- Pass/fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) exam administered on first day; two attempts are allowed and a study guide will be provided
- Proof of address and full SSN and DOB (MM/DD) required for consideration
- Supervisory reference (1) required for consideration
- Copy of certifications and Nursys license required for consideration
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates
Additional Information
- Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
- Manages patients with multisystem conditions including hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube care, and advanced respiratory modalities
- Administers and titrates IV drips; manages central lines, wound vacs, and other complex interventions
- Serves as point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members
- Acts as patient and family advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics teams
- Local candidates will not be considered for this position
- Adults (18–64) and geriatric patients (65+) are served on this unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-685558. 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.