Travel Medical Cardiac Telemetry 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:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of medical cardiac experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

• Acute care Medical Cardiac Telemetry unit with 32 beds
• Night shift schedule (7p-7a) with every other weekend required
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5 on day shift and 1:6 on night shift
• Charge nurse present on every shift and takes a patient assignment
• Patient care technicians present at a ratio of about 12-15 patients per technician
• Both self-scheduling and block scheduling options available
• Holiday shifts assigned on a rotation basis
• On-call required only as a last resort for travelers
• Floating required as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Uses GE telemetry monitors with virtual monitoring support
• No on-unit tele/monitor technicians, RNs responsible for reading their own ECG strips

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) for the state of submission, TN or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Experience or skills in medical cardiac care required
• Must be competent in titrating drips including Amiodarone, Heparin, Insulin, and Cardizem
• Experience troubleshooting High Flow oxygen and BiPAP equipment for less than 24-hour use
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two 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 rehire eligibility

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with medical cardiac conditions, primarily congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Responsible for reading own ECG strips due to lack of on-unit monitor technicians
• Unit-specific orientation lasts 3 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-771729. 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 - Cardiac 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.