Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 93,000

Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN - Telemetry for a Cardiac Stepdown unit in Chattanooga, TN. Night shift, 3x12s, 36 hours per week, 13 weeks with 1 opening. ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required, RN license TN or compact, and cardiac telemetry experience preferred. Unit uses Meditech, Pyxis, and Philips telemetry.

Role emphasizes bedside care, charting telemetry rhythm, and collaboration with PCTs and hospitalists. Perks include comprehensive benefits and strong support from the recruiter.

Qualifications

  • Active RN license (TN or compact) required.
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
  • Cardiac knowledge preferred.
  • Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips required.
  • Experience with chest tube management, wound vac management, and EKGs required.
  • US SSN and date of birth required for consideration.
  • One professional reference required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform bedside and hourly rounding with 5 P's checked.
  • Document telemetry application and rhythm strips each shift.
  • No Pass Zone policy enforced for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms.
  • Dress code: RN in navy scrubs, CNA/PCT in ceil blue scrub sets with optional jacket.
  • No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months.
  • Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted.

Skills

ACLS certification
BLS certification
Telemetry experience
Cardiac care

Education

RN license (TN or compact)

Tools

Meditech (HCA)
Pyxis dispensing
Welch Allyn monitors
Philips telemetry

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Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Assignment Overview

Overview

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Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position requiring ACLS and prior cardiac telemetry experience on night shift.

Details
  • 30-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit on the 3rd floor of the main hospital building
  • Patient ratio of 5-6:1
  • Unit staffed with unit clerk on days, 2-3 PCTs day and night, nursing supervisor, and hospitalists
  • Uses Welch Allyn vitals monitors, Novameter glucose monitors, and Philips telemetry and MP2 monitors
  • Documents in Meditech (HCA version)
  • Medications managed via WOW carts with med drawers and Pyxis ES dispensing system
  • Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Scheduling requires working every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
  • Floating required to other Med/Surg areas including general MS, Ortho, PCU, and MS surgical with oncology unless skill mix is needed
Requirements
  • Active RN license (TN or compact) required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Cardiac knowledge preferred
  • Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips required
  • Experience with chest tube management, wound vac management, and EKGs required
  • US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
  • One professional reference required
Additional Information
  • Perform bedside and hourly rounding with 5 P's checked, reporting patient needs to PCTs at shift start and throughout shift
  • Document telemetry application and acknowledge rhythm strips each shift, placing documentation in chart
  • No Pass Zone policy enforced for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms
  • Dress code: RN in navy scrubs, CNA/PCT in ceil blue scrub sets with optional jacket; solid-colored undershirts allowed (no graphics); no artificial or gel nails/polish permitted
  • Charge nurses on unit have 12 to 39 years of seniority on dayshift and 15+ years on nightshift
  • Facility promotes shared governance across units
  • No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
  • Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,051/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,663

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$106,652

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$756/wk

Regular Hours

$21.00 x 36 hours/wk = $756

Weekly Stipends

$1,295/wk

Lodging

$117.00 x 7 days = $819

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,051/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,846 - $2,051. The $2,051 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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Setting

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EMR

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Health

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Travel RN - Telemetry

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$2,051/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Assignment Overview

Overview

Be First to Apply

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position requiring ACLS and prior cardiac telemetry experience on night shift.

Details
  • 30-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit on the 3rd floor of the main hospital building
  • Patient ratio of 5-6:1
  • Unit staffed with unit clerk on days, 2-3 PCTs day and night, nursing supervisor, and hospitalists
  • Uses Welch Allyn vitals monitors, Novameter glucose monitors, and Philips telemetry and MP2 monitors
  • Documents in Meditech (HCA version)
  • Medications managed via WOW carts with med drawers and Pyxis ES dispensing system
  • Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Scheduling requires working every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
  • Floating required to other Med/Surg areas including general MS, Ortho, PCU, and MS surgical with oncology unless skill mix is needed
Requirements
  • Active RN license (TN or compact) required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Cardiac knowledge preferred
  • Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips required
  • Experience with chest tube management, wound vac management, and EKGs required
  • US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
  • One professional reference required
Additional Information
  • Perform bedside and hourly rounding with 5 P's checked, reporting patient needs to PCTs at shift start and throughout shift
  • Document telemetry application and acknowledge rhythm strips each shift, placing documentation in chart
  • No Pass Zone policy enforced for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms
  • Dress code: RN in navy scrubs, CNA/PCT in ceil blue scrub sets with optional jacket; solid-colored undershirts allowed (no graphics); no artificial or gel nails/polish permitted
  • Charge nurses on unit have 12 to 39 years of seniority on dayshift and 15+ years on nightshift
  • Facility promotes shared governance across units
  • No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
  • Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,051/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,663

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$106,652

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$756/wk

Regular Hours

$21.00 x 36 hours/wk = $756

Weekly Stipends

$1,295/wk

Lodging

$117.00 x 7 days = $819

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,051/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,846 - $2,051. The $2,051 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

Opt In

...and many more!

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

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