American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown Cardiac position requiring recent SD/PCU experience and competency in telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Work in an advanced care stepdown cardiac unit within a hospital setting
• Care for patients with heart failure, chest pain, NSTEMI, post-procedural status, COPD exacerbation, and overdose/withdrawal
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6
• Patients require monitoring and management of IV drips including heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, and insulin
• Night shift schedule: four 12-hour shifts per week (19:00-7:30)
• Floating required to other campuses and units within a 15-mile radius as needed
• Uses Epic EMR; experience required
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts required
• Be prepared to provide direct nursing care to a complex cardiac patient population
• Team structure supports advanced cardiac care with other RNs and allied health professionals
• Navy blue scrubs must be worn while on duty
• Time off (RTO) must be requested with initial application; no additional RTO will be approved after offer
• Local candidates living within a 50-mile radius are not eligible for this position
• Shifts may be cancelled due to low census up to 2 times per contract

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1.5 years recent stepdown or progressive care unit (SD/PCU) experience required; ICU experience does not qualify
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required, ACLS preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips and pass an online tele competency assessment prior to starting
• Skilled in IV starts and management of advanced cardiac drips
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to be fitted for N95 mask or use PAPR as needed
• Travel RN experience preferred

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-650006. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

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