Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,083 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Meridian, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit position requiring at least 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, cardiac drip experience, and an active Idaho or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care telemetry unit (Floor 4) in a hospital setting with 27 beds (expanding to 37)
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio with CNA support at a 1:8-9 ratio
• Common diagnoses include CHF, NSTEMI, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, diabetes, CAD, renal failure, respiratory failure, pneumothorax, and post-cath lab patients
• Experience with TR bands and Fem stops is preferred; RNs will not pull sheaths
• RNs are required to read and document telemetry strips every 6 hours; currently using SpaceLabs monitors with a transition to Philips
• Set-rate cardiac drips (diltiazem and amiodarone) are common; titration is not required
• RT manages CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment
• Charge nurse and house supervisor are both present and do not take patients
• Tele techs are on the floor but will be transitioning to a centralized off-site model
• EMR: Epic (active experience required)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend coverage required based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required based on unit needs
• Travelers are first to float; may float to like units, Med/Surg, Boise Medical Center, Nampa Medical Center, or ICU (if experienced)
• No on-call or standby requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Idaho or compact RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• BSN required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• All certifications must be active at time of consideration; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a telemetry RN required
• Cardiac drip experience required
• NIH stroke assessment experience required
• Post-cath recovery experience required
• Chest tube experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Provides telemetry nursing care to a cardiac and complex medical patient population
• Orientation consists of system onboarding followed by 2 orientation shifts
• No block scheduling; scheduling requests will not be accommodated, though peer-to-peer shift trades are permitted
• Any color scrubs are acceptable as long as they are clean, well-kept, and professional
• Former permanent employees of this health system must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-729776. 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.