Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
American Traveler
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Staffing partner
$1,795/wk
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $1,795/wk
- Shift
- Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
About this role
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Requirements
- Active RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
- Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
- NIH Stroke Certification required
- 2 years of recent RN experience required
- No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more in the past 12 months
- US SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Benefits
- Top Compensation Packages
- Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
- Tax Advantage Plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance coverage
- Weekly Payroll
- Referral Bonuses
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Travel Allowances
About the employer
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,…
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
Living in Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls sits along the Snake River in eastern Idaho, offering a mix of outdoor access and small-city pace. The downtown riverwalk and greenbelt provide a scenic gathering spot. It serves as a regional medical hub, making it a practical landing spot for nurses seeking a quieter mountain-town-adjacent lifestyle.
- Metro price level · Idaho Falls area
- 94.4
- 6% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,075/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
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- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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