Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,990 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jun 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry night shift position in St. Louis, MO, requiring a minimum of 1 year of inpatient cardiac tele experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Located on a 32-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit (4 South) within an acute care hospital in St. Louis, MO
• Patient population includes CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias (AFib, flutter, SVT), respiratory, renal, and hemodialysis patients, with overflow cases including sepsis, urology, surgical, ETOH/drug withdrawals, isolation, and GI bleeds
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios on nights are approximately 1:6–1:8
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes lift equipment, bladder scanner, interpreter iPad, and BiPAP monitoring
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state license eligible for Missouri endorsement
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA only — no expiring certifications within the first 30 days of assignment
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient cardiac telemetry experience
• Proficiency in telemetry reading and rhythm interpretation
• Experience with CHF, chest pain, renal, and hemodialysis patients
• Experience administering Amiodarone and Cardizem drips
• Experience with central lines including HD catheters, ports, and PICCs
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Fast-paced, high-acuity telemetry unit supported by monitor techs and telemetry monitors at each nursing station
• Preferred experience includes Tikosyn and Sotalol initiation, dopamine/dobutamine/lidocaine/nitro/milrinone drips, chest tubes, other drains, and CIWA (withdrawal) protocol
• The facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center, a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level 1 STEMI Center, and holds Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Heart Failure
• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift; must be available the entire orientation week
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Up to 5 days of RTO is permitted but must be made up during the assignment; only 1 holiday RTO request per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or reassignment outside the 50-mile radius is required
• Scrub requirements: solid black tops and pants; tops must feature the Mercy cross logo on the left chest; undershirts may be black, white, yellow, green, red, or blue
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, significant bending and stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs

American Traveler Job ID #P-722903. 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.