American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP 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 19, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit on night shift, requiring at least 1 year of tele/cardiac tele experience and a Missouri or compact RN license. Details Inpatient Telemetry unit with 32 beds in a hospital setting Cares for patients with CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias (AFib, flutter, SVT), respiratory and renal/hemodialysis conditions, plus overflow sepsis, urology, surgical, ETOH/drug withdrawal, isolation, and GI bleed patients Night shift, 1900-0730, with every other weekend required Patient ratios vary by night, typically 1:6-1:8 (estimates, not guaranteed) Utilizes lift equipment, bladder scanner, interpreter iPad, and BiPAP monitoring Documents in EPIC EMR Floating required as needed to similar or lower acuity units No on-call requirements Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring full-week availability Requirements Active RN license eligible for or currently licensed in Missouri (compact accepted) Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA required Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient tele or cardiac tele experience required Experience reading telemetry and managing CHF, chest pain, renal, and hemodialysis patients required Experience with Amiodarone and Cardizem drips required Experience with central lines including HD caths, ports, and PICCs required Experience with Tikosyn/Sotalol initiation, additional vasoactive drips (dopamine, dobutamine, lidocaine, nitro, milrinone), chest tubes/drains, and CIWA protocol preferred Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1 through April 1 No gaps in employment exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months Additional Information Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all age groups Coordinate care with monitor techs and utilize tele monitors at each nurse's station Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and professional accountability for care delivery Work in a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac telemetry environment Scrub requirement: black tops and pants with Mercy cross logo on left chest; approved undershirt colors include black, white, yellow, green, red, and blue Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and assisting with patient lifting and turning, plus push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs RTO of 5 days or less allowed, must be made up during the assignment Only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment First-time travelers may be considered Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a reduced bill rate Local candidates are restricted to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year break or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius American Traveler Job ID P-768908. 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.