Travel Telemetry RN - $2,248 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN - Telemetry for a Med Surg/Telemetry unit, requiring WI or compact RN license and 1-2 years of acute care experience.

Details

• Med Surg/Telemetry unit with 28 beds in a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital
• Patient population includes chest pain rule-out, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, CVA/TIA rule-out, post IR, cellulitis, and AKI cases
• Rarely surgical patients; average patient stay of 36 hours
• Admits and discharges 2-3 patients daily in a fast-paced environment
• Day shift ratio 1:4-5; night shift ratio 1:6-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to Medical Surgical Units and ED Holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers floated first
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with 24/7 tele tech support

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills required include ostomy care, some drain management, and IV skills
• Experience managing drips including heparin, insulin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone
• Basic Med Surg skills required; observation unit experience preferred
• Experience with admissions/discharges in a fast-paced setting
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and medical-surgical nursing care to a patient population that is mostly ambulatory
• No ventilator or trach patients on this unit
• Strong unit support including 24/7 charge nurse, unit secretary, hospitalist, and respiratory therapy, plus phlebotomy assistance for peripheral blood draws
• Orientation includes 4-8 hours of new employee orientation on day shift with educator, supervisor, and manager, followed by one full shift on the unit
• Facility follows a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Holiday coverage required for one holiday per season, including Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Scrubs of any color accepted, with no camo or denim allowed
• Strict pain management documentation required, including pre- and post-medication pain scores that must align with medication orders
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rules apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for this travel position
• Up to 7 days of requested time off can be approved, with additional days requiring manager approval

American Traveler Job ID #P-738646. 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.