Travel Telemetry RN - $1,985 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN for a Heart & Vascular Recovery night shift position requiring 2+ years of stepdown/ICU cardiac experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in an 8-bed Heart and Vascular Recovery unit within a hospital setting
• Care for pre- and post-procedural cardiac patients including cardiac cath lab, electrophysiology, and vascular patients
• Patient population includes STEMI post care patients
• Patient ratios vary, with days estimated at 1:4-1:5
• Uses general monitoring equipment and EKG
• Charts in EPIC
• Night shift, 3x12, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirements as needed by facility, approximately every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for licensure in Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown/ICU cardiac experience required
• Cardiac rhythm proficiency and ability to identify cardiac emergencies required
• Experience with TR bands and pulling sheaths preferred
• Cardiac telemetry, pre/post cardiac care, and cardiac step-down experience preferred
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care and evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Position requires standing and walking most of the shift with bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., and perform minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Black scrubs and closed-toe shoes required
• Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced bill rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-746559. 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 - Telemetry

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