American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry/ED Holds position requiring strong telemetry skills and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an acute care setting on the ED Holds/Tele unit
• Care for patients from the emergency department awaiting inpatient placement, primarily telemetry and medical-surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• No ventilator patients; frequent use of titratable cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone)
• Nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips as there are no monitor techs
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Must work 2 of the 4 major holidays during contract period
• First to float to med/surg/tele/overflow units and both primary and secondary campus EDs as needed
• Cerner is used for electronic charting
• Responsibilities include monitoring and caring for ED hold patients, decreasing cardiac drips, performing vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration as needed
• Will not serve as the primary RN for new ED patient assignments
• Support available from ED charge nurse and PCTs
• Two-shift orientation to Med/Surg/Tele at the primary campus provided
• Navy scrubs required
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff
• First-time travelers and MS/Tele travelers welcome to apply
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility for travel eligibility if in AZ, NV, NE, IA, or MN

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of application
• Minimum of 2 years recent telemetry experience (within the past 6 months), with strong cardiac background
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA or APEX) certifications required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam via RELIAS within 48 hours of offer (maximum 2 attempts)
• Successful completion of a pass/fail SIM lab on orientation day
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips per physician orders
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Not eligible if employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities within the past year (PRN through agency excepted)

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-607579. 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 - ER - Hold

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