Travel - Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Telemetry - Cardiac (Nights)

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit position requiring at least 1 year of inpatient cardiac tele experience and active ACLS certification, working night shifts at a Level 2 Trauma Center in St. Louis, MO.
Details

• Work setting is a 32-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry unit (4 South) within a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center
• Patient population includes CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias (AFib, flutter, SVT), respiratory, renal, and hemodialysis patients; overflow patients include sepsis, urology, surgical, ETOH/drug withdrawals, isolation, and GI bleeds
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios on nights are approximately 1:6–1:8
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment includes lift equipment, bladder scanner, interpreter iPad, and BiPAP monitoring
• 13-week contract

Active RN license in Missouri or meeting eligibility criteria for MO licensure (MO or Compact license required)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA only; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment
Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient cardiac telemetry experience
Proficiency in reading telemetry rhythms
Experience caring for CHF, chest pain, renal, and hemodialysis patients
Experience with Amiodarone and Cardizem drips
Experience with central lines including HD catheters, ports, and PICCs
Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
Additional Information

Fast-paced, high-acuity unit with dedicated monitor techs and telemetry monitors at each nursing station
Preferred experience includes Tikosyn and Sotalol initiation, dopamine/dobutamine/lidocaine/nitro/milrinone drips, chest tubes, other drains, and CIWA protocol
Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week
Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
Scrub requirement: black tops and pants; tops must display the Mercy cross logo on the left chest; undershirts/long-sleeve shirts allowed in black, white, yellow, green, red, or blue
Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs
High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
American Traveler Job ID #P-686254. 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 - 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.
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