American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• 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 hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry Float Pool position requiring cardiac drip titration and EKG interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry Float Pool within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital
• Float between all Telemetry and MedSurg units, including occasional floats between two campuses 9 miles apart
• Units include CV Tele, Neuro Tele, and multiple MedSurg areas with varying patient populations such as post-cath lab, post-vascular, neuro post-surgical, ortho, surgical, and oncology
• Typical patient ratios are 1:3-4 in Tele, 1:4 in MedSurg units
• RNs must be able to interpret EKGs and titrate specific cardiac drips
• Uses Cerner EMR and GE Monitors in some units
• 12-hour night shifts, 7-7, with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule and requirement to work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Centralized telemetry monitoring and teamwork with charge nurses, supervisors, and PCTs
• Provide care to adults 15 years and older with a mix of cardiac, neuro, surgical, and medical needs
• RNs may float to higher or lower acuity units based on skill level, including occasional mid-shift campus changes
• Team structure includes charge nurses without patient assignments, clinical supervisors, and dedicated PCTs
• Floor-specific orientation provided (2 days per Tele/MedSurg unit)
• Scrub color is navy
• Must pass both pre-assignment and day-one clinical assessments to continue assignment
• COVID and flu vaccinations may be required per hospital policy
• No pediatrics or OBGYN patients
• First-time travelers are considered

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact) required at time of consideration
• At least 2 years of recent acute care telemetry experience
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips and interpret EKGs
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing (maximum 2 attempts)
• Must pass a simulation lab on day one of orientation
• Specific documentation required: driver's license, 2 references (1 supervisor from past 12 months, 1 peer or supervisor from past 3 years with employment dates and rehire eligibility indicated)
• May not have been employed directly by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health in the past year

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-595878. 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

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