Travel Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,452 per week

American Traveler; Iron Mountain (MI); In loco; USD 78.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Descrizione del lavoro

A travel healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Med Surg / Telemetry position in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Candidates must hold an active MI RN license and have at least 1 year of relevant experience. This position requires rotating 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment with competitive pay and substantial benefits such as medical insurance, housing allowances, and weekly payroll deposits.

Competenze

• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Med/Surg Telemetry experience in an acute care setting.
• Active MI RN license required by start date.
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred.
• Proficient with IV starts; no onsite IV team.

Mansioni

• Work on Med/Tele unit with 24 inpatient beds.
• Handle common diagnoses like COPD and sepsis.
• Participate in a day/night shift rotation with weekend coverage.
• Attend orientation and complete shadow shifts before independent practice.

Conoscenze

Proficient with IV starts

Basic telemetry arrhythmia interpretation

1 year of Med/Surg or Med/Surg Telemetry experience

BLS certification

Formazione

Active MI RN license

ACLS certification preferred

Strumenti

Cerner

Epic

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Tele unit at a Level 4 Trauma, Critical Access hospital in Michigan, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg or Med/Surg Telemetry experience and comfort with limited onsite resources.

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting on a Med/Tele unit with 24 inpatient beds and up to 10 observation/day surgery patients
• Common diagnoses include NHP, cellulitis, UTI, COPD, GU conditions, pacemaker, sepsis, nursing home placements, and day surgical cases including orthopedic (hips and knees), cholecystectomies, appendectomies, and TURPS-CBI
• Small pediatric population exists on the unit but travelers are generally not assigned pediatric patients unless they have prior pediatric experience
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 5:1 on day shift and 6:1 at 11 PM; team nursing with LPNs follows a 2:7 ratio
• Telemetry monitoring is reviewed in the ICU daily; basic arrhythmia knowledge required with a physical monitor at the nurses' station
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• RT is available 24/7 and oversees the entire hospital; CPAP equipment is used
• Hospitalist is in-house until 6 PM daily, with telehealth coverage overnight
• Charge nurse carries a patient assignment; travelers may be placed as relief charge nurse
• Nurse aides are present on the unit
• 12-hour shifts with day/night rotation (0700–1900 and 1900–0700)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Floating to like units and patients is required
• EMR is currently Cerner, transitioning to Epic
• Orientation consists of an 8-hour computer education day followed by a 4-hour shadow shift, then a full 12-hour orientation shift, with independent practice beginning on day 3
• Travelers may be placed on call or standby as needed
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 assigned holidays
• Professional scrubs required; no specific color mandated
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect pay package structure
• Self-scheduling is accommodated when possible, though shift blocking cannot be guaranteed

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required by start date
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Med/Surg Telemetry experience in an acute care setting
• Must be proficient with IV starts, as there is no IV team onsite
• Experience with TURPS-CBI preferred
• Critical Access or Trauma Level 3 or 4 experience preferred
• Basic telemetry arrhythmia interpretation knowledge required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant specialty experience

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-678247. 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 - 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.