Travel Med/Tele RN - $1,819 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a busy Level 1 Trauma center, requiring TX or compact RN licensure and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• 24-bed Med/Tele unit within an acute care, Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Unit includes 2 negative pressure rooms for TB and overflow COVID isolation
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6 with a focus on fast admit/discharge turnover and 11am discharges
• Patient population includes post-op spine and abdominal surgical overflow, cystic fibrosis, bariatric complications, sickle cell, and wound care/pressure injury cases
• Up to 2 codes per shift may occur
• RNs titrate drips including Amio, Primacore, Bumex, Lasix, Dobutamine, and IVIG, and administer frequent blood transfusions and chemo premeds
• Tele techs monitor strips and notify RNs of changes, but RNs must be proficient in reading and interpreting telemetry
• Charge nurse and unit secretary present on all shifts
• PCAs support the unit with a goal of 3 per shift (sometimes only 2)
• RT manages high flow, nasal cannula, CPAP, and BiPAP (non-continuous); continuous BiPAP patients transfer to Stepdown
• RT performs nebulizer treatments
• 12-hour day shifts with Every Other Weekend (EOW) requirement of 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period
• No self-scheduling; shifts assigned based on unit needs
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers are first to float, limited to med/surg tele acuity floors when overstaffed
• EPIC EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 3+ years of experience and previous travel experience preferred, along with experience in a busy hospital setting
• Must be proficient in reading telemetry strips and performing EKGs
• Must be proficient in blood administration
• Experience with Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell patient populations preferred
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills required
• Must pass a Relias EKG exam prior to orientation start
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Responsible for recognizing and communicating changes in patient condition promptly to physicians
• Participates in daily MDR discharge rounding at 11am, reporting discharge barriers to MDs and case management
• Uses a walkie talkie for floor communication
• Must be a strong team player with good communication skills
• 2-day unit/department specific orientation provided
• Scrub color preference is teal; black tops/pants permitted but pants must be teal
• Holiday coverage required per core staff rotation, with flexibility expected; PTO cannot be accepted from 12/10 through the first week of January
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms will be considered
• Daily and monthly parking options available on or off campus

American Traveler Job ID #P-768158. 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 Tele

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