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Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

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Posted Sep 10

Staffing and support

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

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License
Active TX or compact RN license required Check your license
License
Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start
Certification
Current BLS certification (AHA) required
Certification
Current ACLS certification (AHA) required
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
Experience
Cardiovascular and vascular nursing experience required
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Also asks
Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
Also asks
Must provide a US Social Security Number and US home address

What's around it?

In Waco, TX· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$1,165/mo
Household income
$54,365/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
Staffing partner
American Traveler

See Waco, TX

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Oct 4, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit position requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 2 years of relevant critical care experience.

Details

  • 30-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit within a hospital setting
  • Floats between units within the critical care service line
  • Night shift schedule from 18:45 to 07:15
  • 13-week assignment length
  • Cares for patients requiring HFNC, BIPAP, and titrated drip management
  • Manages post-op patients including POD#1 CABG, AVR, MVR, AAA repair, lobectomy, and CEA cases
  • Treats cardiovascular and vascular conditions including NSTEMI, STEMI, and ACS
  • Manages patients with pacemakers, sepsis, GIB, post-DKA, respiratory failure, and tracheostomies

Requirements

  • Active TX or compact RN license required
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
  • Current BLS certification (AHA) required
  • Current ACLS certification (AHA) required
  • Cardiovascular and vascular nursing experience required
  • Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
  • Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start
  • Must provide a US Social Security Number and US home address
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Additional Information

  • Provide direct patient care for complex cardiovascular and post-surgical patients
  • Float to other units within the critical care service line as needed
  • COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position
  • Radius rule applies which may reduce pay rate for candidates living locally to the facility
  • Candidates should discuss extension opportunities with their manager approximately 45 days before assignment end date
  • First-time travelers may be considered for this position

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On your path

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

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