American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry RN with a Hawaii license and acute hospital experience for a 15-bed progressive care unit position.
Responsibilities
- Work in a 15-bed Progressive Care Unit with both step-down ICU and telemetry beds
- Cares for cardiac progressive care and step-down ICU patients
- Patient ratios are 1:4 for Progressive Care and 1:3 for Step-down ICU
- Scheduled for 36 hours per week on varied shifts following orientation
- Uses Meditech for charting and Pyxis for medications, with continuous cardiac monitoring and BIPAP equipment
- Will float to all acute units including Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, and ER
- No on-call responsibilities
- Primary responsibilities include providing nursing care, telemetry monitoring, reading strips, and performing fingerstick blood sugars
- NIHSS and PALS certifications are preferred
- Scrubs are required as the dress code
- Anticipate start procedures by arriving in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start for Employee Health onboarding on Friday
- COVID-19 vaccination is required
Requirements
- Active HI RN license is required by the start of the assignment
- Minimum 1 year of recent hospital acute care experience within the last year
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and strip reading
- Familiarity with Meditech charting is beneficial
- Must complete Employee Health screening 48-72 hours before assignment starts
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-646528. 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 - Cardiac 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.
