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Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler

Marquette, MI

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American Traveler
RNCardiacNot open to new grads

Posted May 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back. Twelve-hour shifts compress the week — three days on, four days yours.

What the listing says

Shift
Nights · 12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Every other weekend required · Call required
Orientation & support
Orientation is conducted bi-weekly
EHR & union
EHR: Cerner

About this role

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Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jun 8, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Medical Surgical Telemetry position at a 225-bed specialty care hospital in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, requiring 2+ years of PCU experience and ACLS certification. Details Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a Medical Surgical Telemetry department at a 225-bed specialty care hospital Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center with a Level 2 ICU featuring an Open Heart program, Cath Lab, Neuro Surgery, and CRRT programs Common diagnoses and treatments include post-open heart surgery, heart failure, respiratory failure, trauma, surgical ICU cases, post-stroke with lytics, post-craniotomy, and septic shock Patient ratio is 1:3 for IMCU Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Every other weekend required No scheduled on-call, but may be placed on call if unit census drops Floating required on a rotation shared with other travel nurses Equipment used includes Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, Prisma Flex CRRT, Impella, IABP, EVDs, bolt monitoring, ventilators, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen EMR: Cerner 13-week contract Requirements Active MI RN license required Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required Associate's Degree in Nursing (AND) required Social Security Number and Date of Birth required for consideration Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates and eligibility Additional Information Preferred experience includes CVICU, Neuro ICU, organ donation, and pediatric DKA Orientation is conducted bi-weekly Scrub colors: Galaxy, Royal, or Navy Blue only; hoodies and open-toed shoes are not permitted Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment The hospital serves as the region's premier facility for imaging, surgery, and laboratory services and is located in Marquette, the largest community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Skills for this role

CRRTImpellaIABPEVDsBolt MonitoringVentilatorsBiPAPHigh Flow Oxygen

Certifications

BLSACLSNIHSS

Requirements

  • MI RN license
  • Active MI RN license required
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required

About the employer

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
  • Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
  • Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours

What reviewers flag

  • On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
  • Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
  • May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

Living in Marquette, MI

Marquette sits on Lake Superior's southern shore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering RNs a close-knit, outdoorsy community. Presque Isle Park and miles of rugged coastline define daily life, while Northern Michigan University brings a college-town energy to this small but culturally vibrant city.

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State price level · Michigan
4% below the national average
State index 96.2 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,011/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$55,613/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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