Registered Nurse Telemetry

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 11 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the MS/Tele unit of a hospital environment
• Patient population includes medical/surgical, telemetry, cardiovascular, and orthopedic cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Uses Epic charting system
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and line management (central, peripheral, PICC)
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Wound care and isolation precautions experience

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical/surgical and telemetry patients
• Not eligible for candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• All requested RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration, with no more than 3 days automatically approved
• No RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered based on position requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-740401. 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 - 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.