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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2026 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: Dec 1, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring prior travel experience and 2 years of cardiac telemetry nursing experience. Details Work in a 36-bed private room unit (5 North) serving young adult through geriatric patients Priority admissions include patients requiring medical cardiac care and recovery from cardiac interventions such as cardiac surgery, coronary artery stent placement, and pacemaker implant Also admits hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac patients Patient ratio of 1:5-6 Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM) Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission Current certifications: BLS, NIHSS; ACLS also required NIHSS preferred Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required Prior travel nursing experience required Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs Experience with arterial line management and accessing/managing ports preferred Respiratory care skills including oxygen administration, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care required; BiPAP/CPAP and HFNC experience preferred Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team activation Skilled in wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and feeding tube management Experience with heparin protocols, PCA, and vasoactive drip management (no titration)
Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration Pre/post cardiac catheterization, angiogram, and cardiac surgery care experience required, including sheath removal (preferred) Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care experience preferred Additional Information Provide telemetry-based nursing care to a cardiac and medical-surgical patient population Participate in cardiac monitoring and emergency response activities as part of daily responsibilities Complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing Onsite orientation includes required training modules No travel pairs or groups accepted Previous staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not accepted All RTO must be submitted in advance; no more than 3 days will be auto-approved and no RTO is allowed during the first week of orientation American Traveler Job ID P-782673. 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 - Med/Surg Tele 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.