Travel Telemetry RN - $2,960 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Step Down RN for a night-shift position requiring SD/PCU ratio experience, ventilator management skills, and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Step Down unit within a hospital setting
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• 13 or 18-week contract options available
• Targeted patient ratios of 1:4, with potential to flex up to 1:5-6
• Patient population includes COPD, CHF, Pneumonia, Flu, Sepsis, DKA, and Post-COVID cases
• Cares for trach, vent, BiPAP, and high-oxygen requirement patients with Respiratory Therapist support
• Manages insulin drips, heparin, Cardizem, and other sporadic drips
• No orally intubated patients on unit
• Unit is trialing a team nursing model pairing two nurses with a PCT to share patient care duties
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be available every other weekend and every other holiday
• First to float at facility discretion, potentially to main, south, or north campus locations or to the ED for boarders

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of relevant nursing experience required
• SD or PCU experience with documented 1:5 ratio required in work history; ICU experience does not qualify
• Ventilator experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG/dysrhythmia strips
• Level 1 or 2 trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred but not required
• No history of license disciplinary action

Additional Information

• Provide tele, drip, and ventilator management nursing care within a team or primary nursing model depending on trial status
• Complete an online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
• Fitted for N95 respirator prior to working on the HRRU unit unless PAPR is provided
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Lab work and EKG/dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
• Previous PERM/PRN staff or agency travelers not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying, pending facility rehire approval
• RTO requests must be submitted with initial application; no additional RTO will be granted after an offer is made
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract
• References are not required for consideration
• First-time travelers will be considered, though experienced travelers are preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-752000. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

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.