Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• 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:
  
  Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at an acute care, Level 4 trauma facility, requiring at least 1 year of MS/MS-Tele experience and night shift availability.

• Acute care hospital setting with a 24-bed inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit that also accommodates up to 10 observation and day surgery patients
• Common diagnoses include NHP, cellulitis, UTI, COPD, GU disorders, pacemaker, sepsis, nursing home placements, and day surgical cases such as orthopedic (hips and knees), cholecystectomies, appendectomies, and TURP-CBI
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 5:1 on day shift and 6:1 at 11pm; team nursing with LPNs operates at a 2:7 ratio
• Telemetry monitoring is reviewed daily in the ICU; basic arrhythmia knowledge required as a physical monitor is located at the nurses' station
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Charge nurses carry a patient assignment; travelers may be placed as relief charge nurse
• Nursing aides are present on the unit
• Hospitalist available on-site until 6pm daily, then via telemedicine; RT is available 24/7 and oversees the entire hospital
• CPAP is among the RT equipment used on-site
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm–7am)
• Rotating weekends required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, every other weekend)
• On-call or standby opportunities may be assigned
• Floating to like units and patients is required
• EMR is Cerner, currently transitioning to Epic
• 13-week assignment

• Active MI RN license required by start date
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Med/Surg Telemetry (acute care) experience required
• Experience with TURP-CBI procedures preferred
• Critical Access Hospital or Trauma Level 3 or 4 experience preferred
• Must be proficient with IV starts, as no IV team is on-site
• Basic telemetry arrhythmia interpretation skills required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

• Orientation consists of an 8-hour computer education day followed by 4 hours of shadowing, a 12-hour orientation shift, and then independent practice on day 3
• Self-scheduling is accommodated when possible; longer blocks of shifts (e.g., 6 consecutive) are preferred for scheduling purposes
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 designated holidays
• Solid professional scrubs required; no specific color requirement
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and are eligible to apply
• Small pediatric population is present on the unit but travelers are generally not assigned pediatric patients unless they have prior pediatric experience or no other option is available

American Traveler Job  #P-681550. 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 - Med/Surg Tele

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.