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: 10/18/2026
• 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: Oct 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN for a night shift, every-other-weekend position requiring active MA RN licensure and the ability to interpret telemetry strips.

Details

• 32-bed private Ortho/Neuro Med/Surg unit admitting other medical overflow patients
• Patient population includes scheduled elective orthopedic and neuro/surgical patients, fractures, and general medical overflow
• Clinician to patient ratio is 1:4 (up to 1:5) on day/evening shifts and 1:5 or 1:6 on nights
• Night shift schedule of 19:00-07:30 with every other weekend required
• Night shift does not rotate; day rotators may shift between 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a as needed
• Floating to applicable units required when requested
• Uses EPIC EMR for charting
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license required; conditional licenses not accepted
• AHA BLS certification required; ACLS preferred (AHA preferred, Red Cross accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in one location and 2 years of experience as a traveler required
• Med/Surg RN skill set with neuro assessment skills and telemetry competency required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Flu vaccine required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed

Additional Information

• Provide Med/Surg and telemetry nursing care to orthopedic, neuro, and general medical overflow patients
• Perform neuro assessments and monitor telemetry strips for assigned patients
• Local candidates must reside within 60 miles of the facility, with rate adjustments applying
• Uses UKG/Kronos for timekeeping
• Parking is not validated; public transportation or paid public parking lots are available near the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-724227. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.