Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

American Traveler

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Position ID: P-772807

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-24T00:00:00.000Z

$2,548.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for an ED Observation/Surge Unit position requiring an active MA RN license and 2 years of telemetry experience.

Details

• Works in the ED Observation/Surge overflow area caring for overflow and surge patients
• Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week (19:00-7:00), 36 hours per week
• 13-week assignment
• Every-other-weekend/every-other-holiday requirement
• Floats to various areas within the ED to support overflow and surge patient care
• Uses Epic EMR
• Shift start time flexibility of up to 4 hours earlier or later based on department need

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Must pass a pass/fail telemetry exam and a pass/fail medication exam during orientation, each with one attempt allowed
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and PCA medication administration required
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted within a 200-mile radius at the same bill rate
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system
• No RTO approved on 12/24, 12/25, or 12/31
• Facility allows coverage of 1 of the 3 major upcoming holidays as RTO
• Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations; must be able to work all 7 days as scheduled
• Must be able to start on the posted start date, as no alternate start dates are being considered
• Study materials provided during compliance process and facility-directed interviews to help prepare for orientation exams

American Traveler