Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,583 per week

First Connect Health
  • Houston, TX
  • $2,583 Per Week
3 days ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Cardiology Telemetry Registered Nurse (Cardiac Tele RN) – Day Shift

  • Schedule: Day Shift | 4x12-Hour Shifts | 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend (EOW)
    • On-Call & Floating Protocol: First to float when unit census dictates.
    • Scheduling Policy: Strict scheduling flexibility required (no self-scheduling).
    • Cancellation Policy: Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts for assignments under 13 weeks.
  • Assignment Duration: 6-Week Short-Term Contract Assignment 

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

  • Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Cardiac Telemetry / Progressive Care RN experience required [HARDSTOP]. (Successful placements typically have 3+ years of telemetry experience and previous travel assignment history in high-volume, high-acuity facilities).
  • Required Drip Competencies [HARDSTOP]: Direct clinical proficiency initiating, managing, and titrating Amiodarone, Heparin, Cardizem (Diltiazem), Dopamine, and Dobutamine drips strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • State Licensure [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]: Active Texas State RN License OR valid Multi-State Compact RN License strictly required at submission [HARDSTOP].
  • Certifications [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
    • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support — Healthcare Provider) [HARDSTOP].
    • Active AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) [HARDSTOP].
    • Active NIHSS (Stroke Scale Certification) [HARDSTOP].

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Cardiologyunmatched
  • Cardiovascularunmatched
  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Heparinunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Telemetryunmatched
  • Telemetry Nursingunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Titrationunmatched

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