Travel Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a short-term acute care hospital, requiring CT/compact RN license and 2 years of telemetry experience.

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Post-op patient population including CABG, TAVR, general surgery, bariatric, and thoracic cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, )
• Every other weekend required plus holiday rotation per department needs
• Floating required, including to the Milford Campus as needed
• Charting performed in Epic

• Active RN license (CT or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Experience with central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur Evac) and tracheostomy care
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Wound care/wound vac experience
• Experience with pre/post cardiac surgery and TAVR patients
• 1 professional reference required

• Provide telemetry monitoring and post-surgical nursing care across multiple specialty populations
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Part of the Yale New Haven Health System with free parking available
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the hospital
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-772554. 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

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.