Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

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Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Direct Observation Unit

New Albany, Indiana

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an Observation Unit position, no experience required, with an active IN or compact RN license.

• 32-bed Observation Unit affiliated with the Emergency Department for patients expected to stay less than 24 hours
• Patient mix includes chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, heart catheterizations, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, UTIs, and DVTs
• Provider on-site daily from 7a-5p
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
• 0.9 FTE position

• Active, unrestricted RN license (IN or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior experience required
• Proficiency in medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and use of medical equipment
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and patient families

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document according to scope of practice and hospital policy
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and case management coordination
• Deliver individualized, patient- and family-centered care and education
• Set priorities for care of multiple patients based on acuity and delegate tasks appropriately to team members
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Promote a positive, healing environment through evidence-based nursing practice

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,074/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,962

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$107,848

Weekly Wages

$828/wk

Regular Hours

$23.00 x 36 hours/wk = $828

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,074/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,908 - $2,074. The $2,074 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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