Travel Cardiac Med Surg RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• 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 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Cardiac Step-down unit requiring ACLS certification and cardiac telemetry experience on night shift.

• Works in a 30-bed cardiac med-surg step-down unit
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Uses GE telemetry and Rover, portable WOWs, and Welch-Allen VS machine
• Documents in Meditech
• Manages titratable cardiac drips (Cardizem, heparin) and non-titratable drips (dopamine, dobutamine, amiodarone)
• Three full 12-hour shifts per week with 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period
• Floating required on rotation with other travel nurses

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and cardiac telemetry/EKG rhythm identification
• Med-surg experience required
• Familiarity with cardiac medications and drips required
• Meditech charting experience required
• Cardiac/telemetry knowledge and EKG rhythm identification skills required

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac step-down unit with titrated and non-titrated cardiac drips
• Unit staffed with a charge nurse, unit secretary on dayshift, and 3 PCTs per shift
• Required to wear navy blue scrubs
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-759655. 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

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.