Travel ED Holds​/Telemetry RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ED Holds/Tele position requiring strong cardiac telemetry skills and an active AZ or Compact RN license.

• Acute care setting in a Level 3 trauma ED Holds/Tele unit
• Cares for ED patients awaiting placement on a unit, primarily med-surg/telemetry cases
• Patient ratio of 1 to 4
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Titrates cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone per physician orders
• Night shift schedule (7p-7a) with self-scheduling that may change from time to time
• Requires 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule
• Rotates holiday coverage with permanent staff
• No call or standby requirement
• Floats to med/surg/tele/overflow units and other campus EDs as needed
• No monitor tech on the unit; RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• ED PCTs are available for support
• No ventilator equipment on this unit

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, preferably in cardiac telemetry
• Strong cardiac telemetry background required, including ability to titrate and decrease cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Must pass a Relias dysrhythmia exam prior to start (maximum 2 attempts)
• Must pass a Pass/Fail sterile technique skills lab on day one of orientation (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes)
• 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

• Provides care to ED hold patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, primarily medical-surgical/telemetry cases
• May assist with ED patient care tasks such as vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration, but will not serve as the primary RN for ED patient assignments
• Completes 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation to Med/Surg/Tele at the primary campus
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for Med/Surg/Tele experience
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who failed the dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique test twice within the past 6 months are not eligible
• Candidates directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable

American Traveler Job  #P-748227. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry - ER
- Hold

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.