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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

$3,106 per week

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit with required neuro, ortho, and stepdown experience plus IA/compact RN licensure.

Details
  • Surg/Neuro/Ortho Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
  • 25-bed unit with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and ortho patient population
  • RN to patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
  • Night shift, 4x12s, with option for 48 or 36 hours per week
  • Weekend rotation required (every other weekend for 48-hour schedules or every third weekend for 36-hour schedules)
  • No on-call requirements
  • Required to float across IMMC, ILH, and MWH campuses
  • Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
  • Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
  • NIHSS certification preferred, may be obtained during onboarding
  • Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required
  • Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
  • Ortho/orthopedic care experience required
  • Trauma care experience highly preferred, Level I trauma experience highly preferred
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips required
  • Experience with telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo highly preferred
  • EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience required
  • De-escalation certification preferred (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA)
  • Skills checklist specific to Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care required
  • Driver's license required for consideration
  • Professional reference from a supervisor within the last 24 months preferred
  • Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the last 12 months
Additional Information
  • Provide care for a heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic patient population
  • Navy blue scrubs required
  • Must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
  • Prior UPH FTE or PRN float pool employees are restricted from travel assignments at other UPH market facilities within 12 months
  • Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$3,106/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$40,379

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$161,514

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,783/wk

Regular Hours

$32.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,280

OT Hours

$62.88 x 8 hours/wk = $503

Weekly Stipends

$1,323/wk

Lodging

$121.00 x 7 days = $847

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$3,106/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,795 - $3,106. The $3,106 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

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Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

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$3,106/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

$3,106/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit with required neuro, ortho, and stepdown experience plus IA/compact RN licensure.

Details
  • Surg/Neuro/Ortho Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
  • 25-bed unit with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and ortho patient population
  • RN to patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
  • Night shift, 4x12s, with option for 48 or 36 hours per week
  • Weekend rotation required (every other weekend for 48-hour schedules or every third weekend for 36-hour schedules)
  • No on-call requirements
  • Required to float across IMMC, ILH, and MWH campuses
  • Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
  • Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
  • NIHSS certification preferred, may be obtained during onboarding
  • Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required
  • Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
  • Ortho/orthopedic care experience required
  • Trauma care experience highly preferred, Level I trauma experience highly preferred
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips required
  • Experience with telemetry, chest tubes, and Airvo highly preferred
  • EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience required
  • De-escalation certification preferred (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA)
  • Skills checklist specific to Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care required
  • Driver's license required for consideration
  • Professional reference from a supervisor within the last 24 months preferred
  • Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the last 12 months
Additional Information
  • Provide care for a heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic patient population
  • Navy blue scrubs required
  • Must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
  • Prior UPH FTE or PRN float pool employees are restricted from travel assignments at other UPH market facilities within 12 months
  • Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$3,106/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$40,379

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$161,514

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,783/wk

Regular Hours

$32.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,280

OT Hours

$62.88 x 8 hours/wk = $503

Weekly Stipends

$1,323/wk

Lodging

$121.00 x 7 days = $847

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$3,106/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,795 - $3,106. The $3,106 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

Opt In

...and many more!

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.

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