Travel Cardiac Telemetry RN - $2,155 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/06/2026
• 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: Sep 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring telemetry strip interpretation skills and an active MA RN license.

Details

• Work on a 37-bed Medical Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Unit includes 10 semi-private rooms, 1 quadruple room, 1 triple room, 10 private rooms, and 1 negative pressure room
• Patient population primarily includes CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Embolism, and Pneumonia diagnoses
• Also cares for patients with EtOH and Dementia with cardiac co-morbidities, as well as occasional surgical patients
• Patients often managed on Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Heparin drips
• Provides care for NSTEMI, post-pacemaker, and post-cardiac catheterization patients with and without interventions
• RN to patient ratio is 1:5-6 on night shift
• Day shift includes a Charge RN without a patient assignment
• Uses EPIC EMR for charting
• Night shift schedule of 19:00-07:30 with every other weekend required
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Floating required to applicable units as needed
• Night shift positions do not rotate

Requirements

• Active MA RN license (NURSYS and BON verification required, conditional licenses not accepted)
• AHA BLS certification required
• Telemetry certification required
• ACLS certification optional (AHA preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in one location
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Traveler
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Knowledge of cardiac drip management required
• Nursing care experience for post-cardiac catheterization and pacemaker patients preferred but not required
• Flu vaccine required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to medically complex telemetry patients including drip titration and cardiac monitoring
• Support post-cardiac catheterization and post-pacemaker patient recovery
• Free on-site parking available
• Local candidates residing within 60 miles of Boston may be considered at a reduced rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-730437. 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.