Travel Cardiac Med Surg RN - $2,123 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Med Surg position requiring strong cardiac experience and a compact or ID nursing license.

Details

• Acute care setting on a Cardiac Med Surg unit (3N) within a Level 2 trauma facility
• 30-bed unit with a mix of private and semi-private rooms
• Primary patient population includes CHF, bradycardic and tachycardic arrhythmias, pre/post pacemaker, pre/post cardiac cath, NSTEMI, and rule-out chest pain patients
• Unit also takes general medical overflow patients
• Standard nurse-to-patient ratio of about 1:5
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend shifts required based on unit need
• May float to other Med Surg units
• May float to PCU if candidate has 1 year of PCU experience
• Uses EPIC EMR, Fresenius Ivenix pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active RN license, ID State or compact license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg experience with strong cardiac experience required
• Experience managing heparin drips, chest tubes, and discontinuing central lines required
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred

Additional Information

• Responsible for managing heparin drips, chest tube patients, and central line discontinuation, along with ortho and neuro patients
• Support available from nurse aides for vitals, blood sugars, ADLs, and ambulation
• Free-standing charge nurse role with access to an educational resource nurse and a rapid response nurse for emergencies
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Orientation includes approximately 24 hours of coursework and 24 hours of unit-based orientation
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the position

American Traveler Job ID #P-764278. 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 - Cardiology

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