Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,694 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring Level I Trauma experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit of a large hospital setting
• Level I Trauma Center environment providing short term acute care
• Team nursing model with a 1:12 overall ratio, split to approximately 1:6-7 between RNs, LPN, and Med Nurse
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:00
• On-call and weekend coverage required as needed
• Weekend block scheduling may be considered, to be discussed during interview
• Floating may occur between like units and campuses within a 20-mile radius

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state or compact RN license compliant with NLC guidelines (TN or compact required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required; 3+ years preferred
• At least 1 completed prior travel assignment required unless candidate has 5+ years of specialty experience
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• ADN accepted for this position
• Required certifications: BLS and NIHSS
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Chemo administration and conscious sedation skills preferred
• IV start skills required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Utilizes a team nursing model in which caseload is shared among RNs, LPN, and Med Nurse
• First-time travelers are not typically accepted unless they have 5+ years of specialty experience
• Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered
• All RTO must be submitted for consideration at time of application, as requests made after an offer will not be honored
• If Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all fall within the assignment, must be willing to work 2 of the 3 holidays
• If only 2 of these holidays fall within the assignment, must be willing to work at least 1 of the 2
• Former permanent staff or travelers must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Vaccination status must be provided for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-729189. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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.