Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Telemetry
Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

02/02/2026
Duration:

13 weeks
48 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Telemetry position on a cardiac unit requiring an active MI RN license and at least one year of experience.

Responsibilities
Work in a 54-bed cardiac telemetry unit
Patient population includes heart failure, heart attack (STEMI/NSTEMI), stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, and chest pain
Typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6, with occasional increases to 1:7 during call-ins
Uses cardiac monitors and manages cardiac drips
Patients are monitored in a remote telemetry room and on the unit
May care for medical overflow patients as needed
Night shift schedule: 4x12 hours, 7:00pm-7:30am
Every other weekend required
Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
No on-call requirements
Block scheduling is not guaranteed but will be accommodated when possible
Uses Cerner Power chart EMR
Responsible for caring for patients with various acute cardiac conditions and strokes requiring telemetry
Collaborates with a team that is actively onboarding new travelers and hiring PCTs to support staffing needs
Scrub color requirement is Caribbean Blue
May occasionally care for overflow medical patients
Must be able to adapt to fluctuating patient ratios as needed

Requirements
Active Michigan (MI) RN license required
Minimum 1 year recent telemetry experience required
Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS

Experience with cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring required
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility
First-time travelers are accepted

Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry
About American Traveler

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.