Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

401(k) Plan

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift on a busy 3N unit in Wisconsin. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in acute care and drip titration experience, with ACLS/BLS certification and an active WI or compact license.

The role involves post-procedural care, cath lab patient management, and collaboration with telemetry and respiratory teams. Travel nurses welcome, with housing and licensure support provided.

Qualifications

• Active WI or Compact RN license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a busy hospital environment.
• Experience with post-procedural cath lab patients required.
• Experience managing TR band compression devices and chest pain patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff on 3N Cardiac/Tele/Dialysis unit in a Level 2 trauma facility.
• Titrate drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, Bumex, dobutamine.
• Cover night shift 1900–0730 with alternating weekends/holidays.
• Collaborate with telemetry and respiratory therapy for patient monitoring.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Drip titration

Acute care nursing

Post-procedural care

Education

RN license (WI or compact)

ACLS (AHA)

BLS (AHA)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Epic (transitioning)

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night-shift stepdown unit role requiring 2 years of recent acute care experience and drip titration skills.

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS (AHA) and BLS (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a busy hospital environment
• Experience with post-procedural cath lab patients required
• Experience managing TR band compression devices required
• Experience managing chest pain patients required
• Experience with post cardiac surgical patients required

Responsibilities

• Acute care stepdown unit (3N Cardiac/Tele/Dialysis) within a Level 2 trauma facility
• 29-bed unit with nurse:patient ratios of 1:4 on days through 2300 and 1:5-6 on nights after 2300
• Patient population includes cardiac medical and surgical cases: post cath lab (stent, pacemaker, ICD, watchman, mitral clip, TAVR), post cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacements), Afib, chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, syncope, and bradycardia with temporary pacemakers
• RNs are required to titrate drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, lasix, bumex, and dobutamine (no vasopressors)
• 24/7 central telemetry unit monitors all non‑critical care patients and reads strips
• Uses Cerner EMR, which is transitioning to Epic
• Night shift schedule from 1900 to 0730
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No self‑scheduling; block scheduling used based on unit needs, with a Fri/Sat/Sun option available
• Floating required as needed based on unit census
• No on‑call or standby requirement outside of extra shift opportunities
• Charge RN takes a modified patient assignment
• Nurse aide support available at varying ratios depending on shift
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support available for nebulizers, inhalers, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow vapotherm; RNs are responsible for incentive spirometry
• Provide direct care to a cardiac medical and surgical patient population, including drip titration and post‑procedural monitoring
• Collaborate with 24/7 central telemetry and respiratory therapy teams for patient monitoring and respiratory support
• Unit‑specific orientation includes 1 shift of HR onboarding and 1 shift on the unit
• No scrubs provided and no specific scrub color required
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, with a reduced travel pay rate
• Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration, subject to facility approval
• First‑time travelers may be considered for this position

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